BBC Presenter Alex Scott Says Trolls “Threatened To Throw Acid In Her Face”

Story by Caroline Frost

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Trailblazing BBC presenter Alex Scott opens up about vicious online abuse that left her fearing for her safety

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Scott, the first female presenter of Match of the Day, was targeted by trolls who threatened to throw acid in her face
This shocking incident left the popular football personality scared to leave her home, shining a light on the dark side of social media fame

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Alex Scott, BBC, Match of the Day