Teenager Denies Sending Racist Message to England Footballer Jess Carter
Aaryan Aggarwal, 19, is accused of sending an offensive Instagram message that prompted Jess Carter to step back from social media.
- At Chelmsford Magistrates' Court, Aaryan Aggarwal, 19, pleaded not guilty to sending an offensive message to England Lioness Jess Carter on July 17, 2025.
- During the Women's Euro 2025 quarter-final against Sweden, Aggarwal allegedly sent the message, calling Carter 'stupid' and 'ugly' before using a racial slur.
- Two other men, aged 60 and 30, were previously arrested regarding alleged racist abuse sent to Carter, who plays for US-based Gotham FC.
- Deputy District Judge Christopher Maynard granted Aggarwal bail with strict conditions, including no contact with Carter, as the trial was set for October 3, 2027.
- Carter previously revealed that online racist abuse left her reluctant to leave her hotel during the tournament, stating such behavior 'devalues you as a human being.
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Teenager Denies Sending Racist Message To England Defender Jess Carter
Aaryan Aggarwal, 19, appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday charged with sending a message over a public network that was offensive, indecent, obscene or menacing. The court heard that 28-year-old Carter received the message on 17 July last year, which was the day England beat Sweden in their Euro quarter-final. Aggarwal is accused of telling the footballer “well done, stupid ugly” – before using a racial slur. More from Sky News…
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