West Ham United have handed over evidence to the Metropolitan Police to aid their investigation into the alleged racist abuse aimed at Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah on Monday night.
Salah was subjected to shocking racial abuse during the Reds’ 1-1 draw with West Ham, as one fan called the forward a ‘Muslim c***.
A video has emerged of the vile incident which occurred as Salah prepared to take a corner at the London Stadium on Monday night.
While it’s unclear who is behind the vile taunts, one supporter was heard to shout: “Salah you f***ing Muslim, f***ing Muslim c***. F*** off.”
“The club is unequivocal in its stance – such abuse will not be tolerated,” West Ham said in a statement.
“Following the abhorrent racist abuse aimed at Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah on Monday night, West Ham can confirm that it has handed evidence to the Metropolitan Police.”
The footage, taken by a fellow fan, shows expletives directed at Salah including about his Muslim religion.
The user who posted the video on Twitter said: “I was disgusted by what I was hearing. People like this deserve no place in our society let alone football matches.”