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Third man arrested over West Ham fans’ hate chants on Ryanair flight

Police said a 31-year-old man from Dartford voluntarily handed himself in today

November 9, 2021 15:32
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LONDON - JUNE 16: A cemetary caretaker inspects the damage caused by vandals in the East Ham Jewish cemetery, June 16, 2005, in London, England. Anti-Semitic vandals desecrated gravestones and a small number have had Swastikas and slang names sprayed on them. (Photo by Graeme Robertson/Getty Images)
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West Ham sponsor Heineken has condemned an "appalling" video showing fans subjecting an Orthodox man to a barrage of hateful chants.

A brand spokesperson told the JC on Wednesday: “We have a long relationship with West Ham, and like them, we were appalled at the contents of the video. There is no place for any form of racism or discrimination, and we support the actions West Ham are taking.”

The clip sparked outrage earlier this week, with Home Secretary Priti Patel describing the chants as “vile”.

Ms Patel told the JC: “The video circulating on social media is absolutely appalling and there is no place in football or our country for this vile, racist, antisemitic abuse.