West Ham United set to issue life time bans to fans caught brawling during 2-4 defeat to Watford

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Sunday 11 September 2016 at 8:56am

West Ham to issue life time bans to brawling fans. Credit: PA

West Ham United say they will to issue life time bans to fans who are identified as being involved in brawling during their 2-4 defeat to Watford.

West Ham issued a statement confirming the club's zero tolerance approach.

West Ham United unreservedly condemn the behaviour of the individuals involved in incidents during today's fixture against Watford. While these isolated incidents were quickly brought under control, this behaviour has no place in football and West Ham United will work tirelessly to eradicate such incidents. We are currently undertaking an immediate full review with all stakeholders. This includes police, stadium landlord and operator LS185, who are responsible for appointing and managing stewards and security, to ensure we eradicate such incidents moving forward. Our policy on this behaviour remains one of zero tolerance and we will work with the police and other stakeholders to identify the individuals involved. Once identified, they will be banned from attending any West Ham United fixture for life and we will request the courts serve banning orders to prevent these individuals attending any football.