By Press Association Reporter
Published: 20:04 BST, 10 April 2019 | Updated: 20:04 BST, 10 April 2019
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Leicester have reported social media abuse of players and their families, including captain Tom Youngs, to the police.
The Tigers sit in an unfamiliar position of 10th in the 12-team Premiership Rugby table after a torrid season and lost 52-20 to leaders Exeter last Saturday.
It was after that match that the club were made aware of the 'malicious content' on social media, and they have vowed to issue life bans to anyone found to be responsible.
Leicester Tigers players and families have received 'vile and disgusting' abuse on social media
A Tigers statement read: 'Due to what we believe to be not only vile and disgusting personal abuse of players, but also their
