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20 Premier League clubs have committed to a league-wide ban for anyone who
is found guilty of discriminatory, abusive or violent acts.
Last season, in England and Wales the number of matches where a hate crime
was reported increased by 47 per cent, from 131 matches to 193, according to
Home Office figures.
This week, a football supporter who made monkey gestures at Chelsea striker
Tammy Abraham and spat towards rival fans has been banned from attending
matches for four years.
A 17-year-old Bournemouth fan has also been given a three-year football
banning order after pleading guilty to chanting racist abuse during a match
against Tottenham.
A Premier League statement read: "At today's Shareholders' Meeting, Premier
League clubs united against all forms of violent, threatening and abusive
behaviour.
"Following recent events, the 20 clubs committed to introducing a
League-wide ban for anyone banned by their club for discriminatory, abusive
or violent acts.
"Unacceptable conduct towards players, fans, club employees or referees will
not be tolerated by the Premier League or its clubs".
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