Following
Chelsea's match at Brighton on Sunday, British Transport Police are
appealing for witnesses, after officers received reports of anti-Semitic
chanting on board a train from Falmer in Sussex.
The incident occurred at around 4pm and three men were spoken to by
Transport Police officers, but at this time no one has come forward to make
a complaint.
Chelsea beat Brighton at the Amex Stadium 2-1 on Sunday and, prior to
kick-off, Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck met supporters as they arrived off
their coaches.
He spoke with fans outside the turnstiles and made it clear that the good
behaviour of Chelsea fans is important for the club's image, after reports
of anti-Semitic singing during the Europa League game against Vidi last
Thursday.
And that incident followed the alleged racist abuse which was directed
towards Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling during a match at Stamford
Bridge two weekends ago.
Chelsea made clear their stance on the chanting last Thursday in a statement
which read in part: "Anti-Semitism and any other kind of race-related or
religious hatred is abhorrent to this club and the overwhelming majority of
our fans.
"Any individuals that can't summon the brainpower to comprehend this simple
message and are found to have shamed the club by used using anti-Semitic or
racist words or actions will face the strongest possible action from the
club."
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