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Police investigate hate tweets aimed at Lord Sugar

January 14, 2015 11:20
Businessman Lord Sugar

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Sandy Rashty,

Sandy Rashty

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British Jewish businessman Lord Sugar has contacted the police after being trolled with antisemitic messages over the weekend.

The BBC Apprentice boss, a supporter of the Jewish Care charity, was called “you old Jewish c***” on Twitter.

Lord Sugar, 67, reported the incident to the police.

A spokesman for Westminster police said: “Police at the palace of Westminster have today received an allegation of malicious communication, relating to offensive messages on Twitter.

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