Police have started an investigation after a fan made what appeared to
be a racist gesture in Chelsea's League Cup win over Manchester United.
Pictures appear to show
the man making a 'monkey' gesture during Wednesday's
fourth-round tie at Stamford Bridge.
United striker Danny Welbeck appeared to be the target of the alleged abuse after losing possession.
Chelsea had already started their own investigation into the incident, saying they would examine the footage.
"Police have received a complaint regarding alleged
racist behaviour at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday," read a Metropolitan
Police statement.
"An investigation has been launched. There have been no arrests and enquiries continue."
A Chelsea spokesman said: "If we have sufficient
evidence we will take the strongest possible action, including
supporting criminal prosecution."
The incident comes after the Blues accused referee Mark
Clattenburg of using "inappropriate language" towards midfielder John
Mikel Obi in Sunday's Premier League match against United. The west
London club has
made a formal complaint to the Football Association
against Clattenburg.
Earlier this year, Chelsea imposed a lifetime ban on a supporter who
admitted racially abusing former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba.
Chelsea captain John Terry is currently
serving a four-match ban
after being found guilty of racially abusing QPR defender Anton Ferdinand by the FA.
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