I posted examples of tweets that have led to bans on the other thread about this.
It’s immediately notable what an enormous gulf there is between the treatment of an innocent woman & that of the men banned, for example, for spending 10 years tweeting antisemitic abuse at another supporter of their Club. In almost every case bans follow a criminal conviction. Clubs had proof - & might issue a suspension on that basis - but an actual ban? They waited for someone to be convicted for eg racist abuse directed at the black members of the England men’s team in 2020.
As I said on the other thread, I understand following policy & suspending someone if notified by the police of the investigation. Selective application of Club social media policy helps no-one.
From the behaviour of the investigating officer I’m sure NUFC were informed - but as soon as it was NFA’d she should not only have been reinstated but also actively supported, given the facts of the matter ie opening an investigation was not appropriate & informing the Club was clearly designed to cause her harm not protect others.
Please don’t misunderstand me - obviously she shouldn’t have been suspended because she shouldn’t have been reported; but as the matter was reported, doubtless as dramatically as possible, the Club was correct to follow policy. Absolutely no excuse or possible justification for issuing the ban though; & I hope it is rescinded with a fulsome [semi-]public [depending on her wishes] as well as private apology & indeed some level of compensation.
As for the police officer at the centre of this, they are clearly unfit to serve. Whether as a police officer; in the armed forces; in any retail environment; school dinners [or other food]; or in racquet sports!