Merseyside police 'aware' of threats against sandra calvert-lewin

THE FORCE SAID IT IS "WORKING WITH" EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB AS PART OF INITIAL INQUIRIES 17:48, 20 May 2025 Merseyside Police has issued a statement after Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s

wife said she had received “nasty, abusive comments” online. The striker came on for Everton in the 75th minute for Iliman Ndiaye during the final-ever game for the men's team at

Goodison Park on Sunday. Calvert-Lewin's wife, Sandra, reflected on her husband’s achievements in a series of messages on Instagram yesterday. She shared a post to her story that showed

that her husband had scored the third most goals for Everton at Goodison Park in the Premier League. The model said: “30 goals at Goodison. Top three ever. They might not shout about it -

but we’re proud every single day.” She then posted a lengthier message on her Instagram story that praised her husband’s resilience. Sandra said: “I’ve seen the unseen moments - the

recovery, the doubt, the strength it took to keep going. The world saw Dominic Calvert-Lewin the footballer. I see the man I love. And I’m endlessly proud of both.” However, Sandra has also

shared a series of abusive messages from Everton supporters, including some threatening to kill her and her baby. Sandra called out the messages directly and said she was reporting them to

the authorities. In one of her messages, Sandra said: “I can take it - but the number of footballers’ wives I know who won’t even leave the house because of people like this is honestly

heartbreaking.” In another message, Sandra thanked other Blues who had supported her during this time. She said: “To the real Evertonians - thank you so much. We love you! Every nasty,

abusive comment from internet trolls will be forwarded to the police and the club.” In a statement issued today, the force said it is "aware of racist and threatening social media

comments" aimed at Sandra and will be working with Everton Football Club as they begin making inquiries. A Merseyside Police spokesperson said: “We are aware of racist and threatening

social media comments directed towards the wife of Dominic Calvert-Lewin. “To send such abhorrent messages to anyone online is utterly appalling, and we are working with Everton Football

Club as part of our initial enquiries. “We take these reports extremely seriously and would like to remind social media users that any belief that they can maintain anonymity online to

commit offences is misplaced. “Offences committed online, which includes making threats and racist abuse, can be investigated.” A statement from the club said: "Everton Football Club

strongly condemns the threatening, racist, and misogynistic abuse directed towards the wife of Dominic Calvert-Lewin on social media. "This sinister and intimidating behaviour is not

only deeply hurtful and distressing, it is also criminal — and does not represent the values of Everton or the overwhelming majority of our supporters. "The club has a zero-tolerance

policy towards all forms of discriminatory and abusive behaviour. We are working closely with Merseyside Police and the Premier League to ensure the individuals responsible are identified

and held accountable for their actions. "Threats or abuse of any kind — whether online or in person — are completely unacceptable and have no place in our game or in society. The club

urges anyone who sees or experiences such behaviour to report it to the authorities and relevant social media platforms immediately. We will continue to offer our full support to Dominic and

his family." Calvert-Lewin posted an emotional tribute to Goodison Park on his Instagram page after the final game, with pictures of him celebrating after his goal against Crystal

Palace and an old one of him in the dressing room after winning man of the match. He said: “The first picture - by far my most emotional night at Goodison (Palace game), the second picture

is just one from the archives and one of many. “To be the last player to wear the number nine shirt at Goodison after so many greats before me is something that I’ll forever cherish, a

pressure and a privilege. Memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you, Goodison Park.” Sandra left a comment on the post that said: “You wore it with pride. You lived it with heart.

Forever proud of you.” Article continues below Calvert-Lewin married Sandra earlier this year. The couple had their first child together in August 2023.