Two fans arrested for alleged racism

Two fans arrested for alleged racism

Published Mar. 18, 2013 1:00 a.m. ET

Two men were arrested due to alleged racially-aggravated public order offences at the Chelsea v West Ham match, police have announced.

The two men have been bailed to return to later this month and the Metropolitan Police is also investigating incidents of coin-throwing at the game at Stamford Bridge.

Coins and other objects were thrown in the direction of Chelsea's players as they celebrated Frank Lampard's goal in the 2-0 victory over the Hammers.

The Football Association said it will liaise with the police and the two clubs involved.

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Police later confirmed the two men arrested were from the section of West Ham fans at Stamford Bridge.

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