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Footballer Alfie Barker gets death threats over Harry Arter tweets

A non-league football player has said he and his family have received death threats since he abused a footballer on social media.

Hitchin Town forward Alfie Barker sent an offensive message to Bournemouth's Harry Arter on Twitter about his stillborn child.

The post was made after the team drew with Arsenal on Tuesday.

Mr Barker, who was sacked from his club and a carpentry firm, said he had received "all kind of threats, 24/7".

Bournemouth had lost a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 in the Premier League match.

Mr Barker later posted: "Big hype just for a disappointment like the nine months leading up to your child's birth.