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Baby joy for Premier League footballer and his fiancee who were viciously trolled by a fellow player after his daughter was stillborn

Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter and his fiancee have welcomed a new baby girl after suffering a heartbreaking stillbirth just over a year ago.

The Republic of Ireland star and fiancee Rachel Irwin have named their baby daughter Raine.

The couple's daughter Renee was stillborn on December 10, 2015, and Arter has a tattoo on the inside of his right forearm, which is dedicated to her.

Bournemouth chairman Jeff Mostyn congratulated the couple on their daughter's birth in a tweet this morning.

Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter and his fiancee have welcomed a new baby girl
Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter and his fiancee have welcomed a new baby girl
Bournemouth chairman Jeff Mostyn congratulated the couple on their daughter's birth
Bournemouth chairman Jeff Mostyn congratulated the couple on their daughter's birth

He wrote: 'Thrilled with the incredible news @HarryArter2 and Rachel have a baby daughter Raine.