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”.

The wife of soccer player Kai Havertz has shared abusive messages she received on social media after Arsenal lost to Manchester United in the FA Cup.

A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of “malicious communcations” in relation to online abuse of Arsenal’s Kai Havertz and the player’s wife.Photo by Julian Finney/Getty ImagesThe BBC

The messages came after Havertz missed a shoot-out penalty and open-play chances against Manchester United in the FA Cup.

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

A teenager has been arrested in connection with the online abuse sent to the wife of Arsenal forward Kai Havertz, police said Tuesday.

Kai Havertz scored once and assisted another as Arsenal smashed Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday night, as reports emerged that the Gunners are eyeing a move for Benjamin Sesko

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.