Prosecutor Grace Court told the magistrates that the alleged text reached Carter on 17 July 2024, the day England defeated Sweden in the Euro 2025 quarter‑final, and read: “Well done stupid ugly ******”.
The charge falls under UK legislation that criminalises communications deemed offensive, indecent, obscene or menacing when transmitted via a public network.
A trial has been scheduled for 3 October 2025 at Cambridge Magistrates' Court, where the court will determine Aggarwal's guilt and any resulting penalty.
Carter, a key defender for the England side, has been the target of a wave of online abuse that has prompted sports organisations, including Sky Sports, to reaffirm their zero‑tolerance policies on hate speech and abusive content on their platforms.
Should the court find Aggarwal guilty, sentencing could range from fines to custodial terms, underscoring the growing legal scrutiny of online harassment directed at athletes.