By Martin Robinson PUBLISHED: 09:51 EST, 20 September 2012 | UPDATED: 16:44 EST, 20 September 2012 A footballer who posted a homophobic message about Tom Daley and his Olympic diving partner Peter Waterfield will not face the courts. The message sent by Daniel Thomas, who plays for Port Talbot in Wales, was 'not so grossly offensive that criminal charges need to be brought', Keir Starmer the Director of Public Prosecutions said today. The offensive tweet, which was deleted, appeared online after Daley, 18, and Waterfield, finished fourth in the 10m synchronised dive this summer. Troll: Great Britain's medal winner Tom Daley was abused by a Welsh Premier League footballer - but he will not face any charges
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Daniel Thomas' message on Twitter was not grossly offensive, CPS boss Keir Starmer said today
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A homophobic tweet was sent from his account aimed at Daley and his diving partner Peter Waterfield during London 2012
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Thomas was suspended by Port Talbot Town FC but was reinstated and has been playing for them this season
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Starmer also announced new guidelines will be created for when charges can be brought when someone is offensive or threatening online
The @placeholder said he would now draw up interim guidelines for prosecutors on when charges should, or should not, be brought before holding a 'wide public consultation' ahead of the publication of finalised rules.