West Ham launch investigation after fan calls Salah ‘f****** Muslim c***’

West Ham and the Metropolitan Police are investigating a video circulating on social media which shows supporters racially abusing Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah while he takes a corner. 

In the footage, taken on a mobile phone inside the London Stadium on Monday night, you can hear one fan call Salah a ‘f***ing Muslim c***’ before telling him to ‘f*** off’. 

It is understood anti-racism group Kick It Out brought the video to the attention of West Ham, who have promised lifetime bans to anyone involved.

The shocking video of abuse hurled at Salah on Monday is being circulated on social media 

A club spokesperson said: ‘At West Ham United, we have a zero tolerance policy to any form of violent or abusive behaviour. We are an inclusive football club.

‘Regardless of age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability, everyone is warmly welcomed at London Stadium.

‘Anyone identified committing an offence will have their details passed to the police and will face a lifetime ban from London Stadium. There is no place for this kind of behaviour at our stadium.’

The game between West Ham and Liverpool on Monday night finished 1-1 but it has been overshadowed by this horrid footage.

The Football Association will also look into the incident, it is understood. 

A video shows supporters racially abusing Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah while he takes a corner

A statement from the Met confirmed: ‘We are aware of a video in which it appears racial abuse is being directed at a player at a West Ham vs Liverpool game at London Stadium on Monday, 4 February. Officers are in the process of reviewing the footage. 

‘No arrests have been made and enquiries continue. Anyone who witnesses inappropriate behaviour during a match is urged to bring it to the attention of a steward or police officer.’ 

Miqdaad Versi, media spokesperson for the Muslim Council of Britain, commented on social media: ‘Deeply disappointing to see such disgusting Islaimaphobia from what appears to be West Ham supporters calling Mo Salah a “f***ing Muslim c***”. T

‘This is unacceptable and I hope the individual is found and at least banned from future matches.’ 

West Ham launch investigation as video emerges of fan calling Mohamed Salah ‘F****** Muslim c***’ during Premier League draw