Chelsea warn fans against anti-semitic taunts

Chelsea have warned their fans against making anti-semitic taunts during today's Premier League game at home to Tottenham. Spurs, whose fan base includes members of north London's Jewish community, played out a 3-3 FA Cup draw at Stamford Bridge last...

Chelsea have warned their fans against making anti-semitic taunts during today's Premier League game at home to Tottenham.

Spurs, whose fan base includes members of north London's Jewish community, played out a 3-3 FA Cup draw at Stamford Bridge last month without incident.

Chelsea issued a warning yesterday, saying: "The club has been praised for the huge strides made in tackling racism at Stamford Bridge and we want to ensure that any fans who use anti-Jewish abuse during the game are identified and appropriately dealt with."

It added: "Hissing noises, singing songs about 'yids' and other offensive songs about Jewish people are unacceptable. Anybody caught chanting or making anti-semitic or racist remarks will be arrested and prosecuted by the police."

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