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West Ham launch investigation after fan racially abuse Mohamed Salah

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
The shocking video of abuse hurled at Salah on Monday is being circulated on social media
The video appears to show a fan aiming abuse at Salah, calling him a 'f****** Muslim c***'
A club spokesperson said: u2018At West Ham United, we have a zero tolerance policy to any form of violent or abusive behaviour. We are an inclusive football club.

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