West Ham United pledged to ban supporters found to have been involved in violence towards Chelsea fans during Wednesday’s English League Cup tie between the teams.
There was a heavy police presence at the London Stadium, formerly the Olympic Stadium, where there has been violence involving West Ham fans since they moved into their new home at the start of the season.
But skirmishes broke out towards the end of West Ham’s 2-1 win, with police and stewards battling to keep supporters apart as coins, bottles and plastic seats were thrown.
West Ham United pledged to ban supporters who were identified in Wednesday night’s trouble. Photo: Reuters
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“West Ham United and London Stadium partners unreservedly condemn the behaviour of individuals involved in incidents during this evening’s fixture with Chelsea,” West Ham said in a statement.
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“Whilst quickly brought under control, the club, in line with its clear zero-tolerance policy, will work closely with London Stadium, the Metropolitan Police Service and Chelsea to identify the individuals involved.
Trouble flared towards the end of the match. West Ham defeated Chelsea by 2-1. Photo: AP
