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Police investigate anti-semitic tweets after Arsenal, Tottenham derby

Police are examining anti-semitic tweets posted after the Arsenal-Spurs clash that saw winger Theo Walcott and St John Ambulance staff pelted with missiles, reports The Guardian. Scotland Yard confirmed it is assessing the messages that referred to the Holocaust and is liaising with both clubs over the objects that were thrown.

A spokesman said: "We're aware of anti-semitic messages posted on Twitter following Arsenal v Tottenham on Saturday 4 January - an assessment is under way."

The incident is being looked at as part of Operation Arrowtip, which focuses on football-related crime.

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