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| Chelsea investigating apparent 'monkey' gesture made by supporter | Chelsea investigating apparent 'monkey' gesture made by supporter |
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| Chelsea have launched an investigation after a photograph of a supporter appearing to make a racist gesture towards a Manchester United player was published online. | Chelsea have launched an investigation after a photograph of a supporter appearing to make a racist gesture towards a Manchester United player was published online. |
| The image shows a fan making what has been described as a "monkey" gesture during Wednesday night's Capital One Cup match between the two clubs at Stamford Bridge. | The image shows a fan making what has been described as a "monkey" gesture during Wednesday night's Capital One Cup match between the two clubs at Stamford Bridge. |
| Police are also aware of the photograph but have not yet received a formal allegation on which to open a criminal investigation. | Police are also aware of the photograph but have not yet received a formal allegation on which to open a criminal investigation. |
| A statement from the club read: "Chelsea Football Club can confirm we are investigating an incident involving a member of the crowd at last night's game against Manchester United. | A statement from the club read: "Chelsea Football Club can confirm we are investigating an incident involving a member of the crowd at last night's game against Manchester United. |
| "The club will be examining all available footage and asks anyone who can identify the individual to contact the club. | "The club will be examining all available footage and asks anyone who can identify the individual to contact the club. |
| "Chelsea FC is committed to removing all forms of discrimination and if we have sufficient evidence we will take the strongest possible action, including supporting criminal prosecution." | "Chelsea FC is committed to removing all forms of discrimination and if we have sufficient evidence we will take the strongest possible action, including supporting criminal prosecution." |
| This latest issue comes at a sensitive time for Chelsea, with the club having lodged a formal complaint with the Football Association against the referee Mark Clattenburg for using "inappropriate language" towards the midfielder Mikel Jon Obi. Clattenburg maintains his innocence. | |
| Concerning the photograph, a police spokesperson said: "We are aware of the picture but we have not received a complaint." | Concerning the photograph, a police spokesperson said: "We are aware of the picture but we have not received a complaint." |