West Ham have banned a supporter for life after a racist video was posted on social media.
The club says it was made aware of “disgusting” footage of a fan making racist remarks to away fans at London Stadium early last season.
“The club handed evidence to the police and banned an individual for life from our stadium. No place for it at our club,” said the Hammers on Twitter.
West Ham say they have “zero tolerance of abhorrent behaviour.”
A club spokesperson said: “Equality and diversity is at the heart of the football club and we are committed to continue ensuring that everyone who enters London Stadium is free to enjoy watching their team play football in an inclusive environment.”
In April, some Hammers fans were filmed making anti-Semitic chants as they travelled to a match at Manchester United.
There have been a number of incidents at football matches in recent months.
The Football Association has contacted Hartlepool United and Dover “to seek their observations” after Saturday’s game was held up for over 10 minutes after an allegation of racist abuse with Dover’s Inih Effiong allegedly racially targeted by a small group of fans after putting the visitors ahead
Sunday’s match between Atalanta and Fiorentina was halted after reports of racist chanting, the latest in a line of similar incidents in Italy.
Source: bbc
