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Fan Arrested for Racist Offence at Spurs vs. Chelsea Carabao Cup Semi-Final

A teenage supporter has been arrested for a racist offence at the League Cup semi-final between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, according to the Metropolitan Police on Tuesday.

Per the Associated Press, the 17-year-old was arrested before the match at Wembley Stadium, with his club allegiance not announced by police.

The local police football unit had announced on Twitter "hate crime, including racism and anti-Semitic language" was to be monitored at the match.

The force later tweeted it had made the arrest:

MPS Football Unit

Police have arrested a 17 year old male for a racially aggravated public order offence at tonight's @SpursOfficial v @ChelseaFC The male is currently being dealt with at a North London police station.