‘Abuse has become normalised’: report details devastating impact of online hate

Ofcom and Kick It Out report says situation getting worseAzeem Rafiq and Wayne Barnes explain effect of vitriolThe amount of “vile” online abuse directed at people in sport is getting worse and is having a “devastating impact” on their lives, livelihoods and families, a new report by Ofcom and Kick It Out has found.One anonymous respondent said they had even barricaded themselves inside their house for a week for fear of who they might meet outside, while others spoke of