{{English football’s battle to eradicate racism suffered another blow on Thursday as police launched an investigation into allegations that a Chelsea supporter made a racist gesture towards a Manchester United player.}}<\/p>\n
A photo of the fan making a “monkey” action, which appeared to be targeted at United’s Danny Welbeck during a League Cup match that Chelsea won 5-4, was published in a British newspaper Thursday
\nChelsea has launched its own investigation into the matter and has already promised to assist the police in any way possible.<\/p>\n
A statement from the Metropolitan Police read: “Today, Thursday, November 1, police have received a complaint regarding alleged racist behavior at Stamford Bridge last night, Wednesday, October 31.<\/p>\n
“An investigation has been launched. There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.”<\/p>\n
The incident follows Chelsea’s claim that a referee made racial comments to one of the club’s players during Sunday’s 3-2 home defeat by United — a controversial match in which the Premier League-leading team had two men sent off.<\/p>\n
{{Chelsea lodge Clattenburg complaint}}<\/p>\n
On Wednesday, Chelsea confirmed it had lodged a formal complaint with the Football Association after alleging that official Mark Clattenburg had used “inappropriate language towards John Obi Mikel.<\/p>\n
Now the club has stated that it will take “the strongest possible action” against the supporter involved in Wednesday’s incident.<\/p>\n
“Chelsea Football Club can confirm we are investigating an incident involving a member of the crowd at last night’s game against Manchester United,” a spokesman said.<\/p>\n
“The club will be examining all available footage and asks anyone who can identify the individual to contact the club.<\/p>\n
“Chelsea FC is committed to removing all forms of discrimination and if we have sufficient evidence we will take the strongest possible action, including supporting criminal prosecution.”<\/p>\n
Police to investigate ‘racist’ referee in Chelsea case
\nChelsea banned a supporter for life in March after finding them guilty of racially abusing the club’s former striker Didier Drogba.<\/p>\n
Club captain John Terry is currently serving a four-match domestic suspension after the FA found him guilty of racially abusing Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand despite the former England international having been earlier cleared in court.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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