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FA to probe derby unrest
- Updated: October 27, 2016
Violent clashes between West Ham and Chelsea fans at the London Stadium on Wednesday night will be investigated by the Football Association.
The Metropolitan Police made seven arrests after West Ham’s 2-1 EFL Cup win and said they would “work tirelessly to identify people involved and bring them to justice”, while the Hammers vowed to ban any fan implicated in the disorder.
Both sets of fans threw missiles across a segregated area of the ground before breaking through security and clashing along a walkway at the top of the Sir Trevor Brooking Stand. Police in riot gear managed to quell the disorder as the match concluded.
The FA will ask both clubs for their observations before assessing evidence and deciding whether to bring any charges.
A West Ham statement read: “West Ham United and London Stadium partners unreservedly condemn the behaviour of individuals involved in incidents during this evening’s fixture with Chelsea.
“Whilst quickly brought under control, the club, in line with its clear zero tolerance policy, will work closely with London Stadium 185, the Metropolitan Police Service and Chelsea to identify the individuals involved.
“Once identified, those found to have acted improperly …
