A
spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police told Sky Sports News: "A man has
been identified following an incident during the Chelsea v Tottenham game at
Stamford Bridge on Sunday, 14 August.
"The man attended a south London police station on Wednesday, 17 August. He
is now the subject of an ongoing investigation by the MPS Football Crime
Team. Enquiries continue."
Chelsea had pledged to take the "strongest action" after an alleged racist
incident. The club have previously handed out life bans to supporters found
guilty of racial abuse at Stamford Bridge.
A statement released on Thursday read: "Chelsea Football Club finds any form
of discriminatory behaviour totally abhorrent. It has no place at Chelsea or
in any of our communities.
"Chelsea FC has consistently made its zero tolerance position on
discriminatory behaviour very clear, yet there are still idiots like this
that attach themselves to this club as so-called 'fans', which shames
Chelsea FC, our coaches, players, staff and our true supporters.
"We are investigating this incident and, if identified, this individual will
face the strongest action from the club."
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