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Seven arrests after violent clashes between West Ham and Chelsea fans



Posted Thursday, October 27, 2016 by Dailystar.co.uk

Riot police were deployed as violent clashes broke out at the London Stadium.

Both sets of supporters "threw seats and coins" at each other, according to reports on Twitter.

West Ham won the game 2-1 but it didn't stop more ugly scenes at their new home.

Seven arrests after violent clashes between West Ham and Chelsea fans
HARROWING: Pictures show fans tearing out and throwing seats

Tensions boiled over at the end of the tie, as supporters attempted to burst through the segregation line and stewards sought to keep them apart.

Shocking videos taken inside the stadium and shared on social media appear to show fans hurl missiles at each other.

The clips capture stewards struggling to hold back angry fans.

Matt Allen tweeted: "Riot police called to the Olympic Stadium as a result of West Ham 2-1 Chelsea."

And Richard Conway said online: “Tensions rising between home fans and those in away end. Seat ripped up and thrown into Chelsea section.”

Daily Star Online found an infamous Chelsea hooligan firm threatened rival West Ham fans ahead of the derby — warning them “we’re coming for you”.

Seven arrests after violent clashes between West Ham and Chelsea fans
BRUTAL: The rival fans didn't hold back at London Stadium

Seven arrests after violent clashes between West Ham and Chelsea fans
FURY: An angry fan charges towards rival supporters

Seven arrests after violent clashes between West Ham and Chelsea fans
COPS: Police swooped when fans kicked off in the stands

Sickening messages appeared to have been posted online by a fan claiming to be a Chelsea Headhunter on a West Ham fans’ forum.

Cheikhou Kouyate and Edimilson Fernandes gave West Ham United a 2-0 lead, before Gary Cahill scored Chelsea's late consolation.



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