Two men receive banning orders after crowd trouble at the London Stadium

Chelsea supporter Michael Parker, 51, received a five-year banning order after he was charged with threatening behaviour and 27-year-old West Ham fan Nicholas Greenway was given a three-year banning order for throwing a missile in the ground

The banning orders were issued at Thames Magistrates' Court on November 11

Metropolitan Police commander BJ Harrington said: "Although the vast majority of people who attended the match were well behaved, there were a minority who were clearly intent on being involved in confrontation and violence.

"Despite extensive work with both clubs and the London Stadium partners as well as a large and robust policing operation, there were unacceptable incidents inside and outside the stadium, before, during and after the game.

"We will continue to work with our partners to tackle crime and disorder at the London Stadium and the banning orders are a part of this work.

"The banning orders for these two men will prevent them from causing more trouble at football events in future.

"We are working tirelessly to identify people involved and bring them to justice

Anyone with information or witnesses to the disorder is asked to call the police non-emergency line on 101."

Plastic bottles, seats and coins were thrown during the match as hundreds of fans clashed in the stadium, forcing riot police to intervene

Seven arrests were made on the night and both clubs, the Football Association and English Football League promised a thorough investigation

West Ham have been dogged by bouts of hooliganism ever since they moved to the centrepiece of the London Olympics this season, with serious crowd trouble also erupting in league games against Middlesbrough and Watford

The visit of London rivals Chelsea was identified as a potential problem before the game and extra stewards and police were deployed, as well as an alcohol ban

But that did not prevent a hostile atmosphere that erupted into violence towards the end of the game

Source : PA

Source: PA