King's Lynn Town are set to announce what action they will be taking 'vile and disgusting' social media posts targeting one of their players.

Eastern Daily Press: King's Lynn Town are investigating 'vile and disgusting' tweets aimed at one of their players. Picture: Ian Burt.King's Lynn Town are investigating 'vile and disgusting' tweets aimed at one of their players. Picture: Ian Burt. (Image: Archant © 2011)

The club has announced it plans to issue a statement on Tuesday evening this week in relation to the series of tweets that came after last Wednesday evening's 3-0 loss at Hitchin Town.

The three messages, later deleted, were posted on Twitter by a user @UltrasLynn, and are understood to have targeted young player Kieran Shipp.

Eastern Daily Press: King's Lynn Town manager Ian Culverhouse. Picture: Matthew UsherKing's Lynn Town manager Ian Culverhouse. Picture: Matthew Usher

In the wake of the posts the club said it began a thorough investigation. On Friday the club announced a person had come forward and admitted responsibility for some of the remarks.

What action the club will take is now set to be announced. In Tweet the club said: 'KL Town will be issuing a statement on Tuesday evening regarding the action that has/will be taken in relation to the social media incident that took place on Wednesday evening.'