Sunday 1 November 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 21692Racist tweet

Man sentenced for sending racist tweet to Michael Obafemi

A man was sentenced in March 2023 for sending a 'vile' racist tweet to Michael Obafemi, an Ireland international footballer. The tweet was described as racist and vile. The man was charged with the offence and subsequently sentenced. No further details about the specific sentence or the identity of the suspect were provided in the available reporting.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced31 Mar
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man sent a tweet described as 'vile' and racist to Michael Obafemi.
When
The man was sentenced in March 2023.
Charges
A man was charged with sending a racist tweet.
In court
A man was sentenced for sending a racist tweet.
Other details
  • Michael Obafemi is an Ireland international footballer.
  • Michael Obafemi is a person.
4 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe tweet was described as 'vile' and racist. (extra.ie)
  • whatThe tweet was sent to Michael Obafemi. (extra.ie)
  • courtA man was sentenced for sending a racist tweet. (extra.ie)
  • otherMichael Obafemi is an Ireland international footballer. (extra.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Mar2023
    Sentencedextra.ie, first report
    Man sentenced after sending 'vile' racist tweet to Ireland star Michael Obafemi

    Reports the sentencing of a man who sent a 'vile' racist tweet to Michael Obafemi.

    convicted, malevictim, Michael Obafemi, non-irish (judged from name)Michael Obafemi