Investigation opens after crowd trouble at West Ham's game with Chelsea

ByPA Sport

Updated 27/10/2016 at 22:08 GMT

The Football Association has launched an investigation into the violence which marred West Ham's EFL Cup derby win over Chelsea at the London Stadium on Wednesday night.

West Ham United's fans gesture towards Chelsea fans

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Police made seven arrests after skirmishes broke out towards the end of the Hammers' impressive 2-1 fourth-round win as police and stewards battled to maintain segregation behind the goal being defended by West Ham.

Coins, seats and other objects appeared to be thrown between rival supporters, with the Hammers and Chelsea condemning the unsavoury scenes which are now under investigation by the FA.

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"West Ham United and London Stadium are finalising the identification of 200 individuals who will receive stadium bans having been involved in incidents of disorder during West Ham's EFL cup victory over Chelsea," West Ham said in a statement.

"Rapid progress has been made in the investigation with extensive CCTV footage being shared with West Ham United, London Stadium partners and the Metropolitan Police.

"Banning notifications will be issued for offences ranging from the use of abusive and offensive language to missile throwing."

The Metropolitan Police announced seven arrests had been made.

Antisocial behaviour legislation was utilised prior to the match to order 30 people to disperse, the Met also said.

With additional reporting from Reuters

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