Police say a teenager has been arrested in connection with the online abuse sent to the wife of Arsenal forward Kai Havertz.

Police have arrested a teenager on suspicion of sending online abuse to Arsenal forward Kai Havertz’s pregnant wife. Hertfordshire Police said on Tuesday that “a 17-year-old-boy from St Albans has been arrested on suspicion of malicious communications”.

A teenager has been arrested after sending abusive messages to Arsenal striker Kai Havertz in the wake of the German's performance in the FA Cup third round against Manchester United. The 17-year-old was apprehended on suspicion of 'malicious communications,' which were also directed at the player's wife.

A 17-year-old boy from St Albans has been arrested on suspicion of “malicious communications” following the online abuse of Arsenal striker Kai Havertz and his wife, Sophia. The teenager has been bailed while enquiries continue,

Police are investigating online abuse received by the wife of Arsenal forward Kai Havertz. Sophia Havertz shared on social media direct messages sent to her after Arsenal was knocked out of the FA Cup by Manchester United on Sunday.

Following Arsenal’s recent exit from the FA Cup at the hands of Manchester United, Kai Havertz’s pregnant partner revealed on social media that she had been subjected to a torrent of sickening abuse.