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Police investigate new Chelsea fans racism incident

British Transport Police have launched an investigation into reports Chelsea supporters acted in a racist manner on a train from London to Manchester.

Four men were asked to leave the train at Stoke after police were called to meet the train.

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Chelsea confirm they will co-operate with police

Chelsea say they will co-operate with police if it is found supporters of the club were racially abusive on a train from London to Manchester on Sunday.

Four men were asked by the British Transport Police to leave the train at Stoke after a complaint was made.

Chelsea will co-operate. Credit: PA

"We are aware of the reports but it is not clear at this time if this incident involves Chelsea supporters," the club told Press Association.

"If it did then we will assist the British Transport Police with their enquiries."

Police launch investigation into Chelsea fans racism

Eight people left the train at Stoke after police were called. Credit: PA

Police have launched an investigation after reports of racist and abusive behaviour from Chelsea football fans on a train from London to Manchester last night, British Transport Police said.

Four men were ordered off the train at Stoke by British Transport Police and four others left of their own accord.

Shortly after 10.30pm on Sunday, 1 March, officers were called to meet a Euston-to-Manchester Piccadilly train at Stoke, following reports of racist and abusive behaviour by a number of passengers, said to be football fans.

Colleagues from Staffordshire Police also attended. Officers asked four men to leave the train at Stoke. We have spoken to two witnesses, and investigations continue.

Rail passengers and staff have the right to travel and work in peace. Abusive behaviour on trains and at stations is unacceptable, and we will not hesitate to investigate any such incidents.

– British Transport Police statement

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