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UK's Ofcom to work with football bodies and police to help tackle online abuse

( February 17, 2026, 15:03 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: English football authorities, the UK Football Policing Unit and telecoms regulator Ofcom have set up a joint working group to strengthen action against online abuse in the sport, the regulator said Tuesday. The group will exchange data and analysis on hate targeting players, officials and staff, supporting investigations and potential prosecutions. This will feed into the implementation of the UK online safety law's user empowerment rules, the regulator said.Statement follows. ...

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