LONDON (AP) - Police say a man has been arrested in connection to Twitter postings directed at British Olympic diver Tom Daley.
Daley's father died of brain
cancer a year ago and the 18-year-old Olympian had hoped win a medal
"for myself and my dad." But he finished fourth on Monday in the
10-meter synchronized platform with teammate Pete Waterfield.
Afterward, a Twitter user sent him several negative messages, including: "You let your dad down i hope you know that."
Dorset Police said early
Tuesday that a 17-year-old man was arrested at a guest house in Weymouth
"on suspicion of malicious communications" in relation to Twitter
threats made against Daley.
In Britain, tweeting messages considered menacing can lead to prosecution.
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The University of Colorado Boulder has announced it will allow alcohol sales in the general concourse areas at its Folsom Field for the first time in more than two decades.
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(AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps). Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers throws during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis.
Aaron Rodgers connected with tight end Jimmy Graham for a touchdown in the quarterback's preseason debut, and the Green Bay Packers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 51-34.
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(AP Photo/Chuck Burton). Brandt Snedeker reacts after making a birdie putt on the ninth hole during the first round of the Wyndham Championship golf tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018. Sneaker shot a 59 in the first round.
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(AP Photo/Darron Cummings). Lizette Salas chips to the 13th green during the first round of the Indy Women in Tech Championship golf tournament, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, Indianapolis.
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(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio). New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr., walks on the field at the Detroit Lions football training facility, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, in Allen Park, Mich.
Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. looks fully recovered from ankle surgery.
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