Teen arrested over 'racist' Twitter message aimed at Arsenal striker of Ghanaian descent Danny Welbeck

A TEENAGER has been arrested by police in England investigating an alleged racist tweet aimed at Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck whose parents are from Ghana.

A 15-year-old boy from Wiltshire was held and questioned on suspicion of racial abuse following the posting of a message on Twitter.

The social media post came after England star Welbeck scored the winner to knock his former club Manchester United out of the FA Cup on March 9.

A spokesman for Wiltshire Police said: "A 15-year-old male from the Salisbury area was arrested on the evening of March 12 on suspicion of racial abuse.

"He has been released on police bail until April 13. The investigation is ongoing."

Welbeck, who has been capped by England 32 times and scored 12 goals for his country, joined Arsenal for £16million last summer following the arrival of new United boss Louis van Gaal.

The Manchester-born striker spent six seasons at Old Trafford after coming through the club's youth system.

Welbeck was capped at every youth level for England, before making his international debut against Ghana - who he was also eligible to represent - in 2011, and scored his first goal for his country against Belgium in 2012.