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​West Ham fan banned for racially abusing Liverpool ace Salah

A West Ham United fan has received a football ban of three years after he was found guilty of racially abusing Liverpool star Mohammed Salah.

The Bexleyheath native, Bradley Thumwood, was at the Thames Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

He pled guilty to a racially aggravated Section 5 public order offence. Along with the three year ban, he got a fine of £400.

A West Ham spokesperson said in a press release: "West Ham United is unequivocal in its stance - we have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination.

"Equality and diversity are at the heart of the football club and we are committed to continue ensuring that everyone who enters London Stadium is free to enjoy watching their team play football in an inclusive environment.

"The club works closely with Kick It Out and our fan group BAME Hammers. In conjunction with those parties, the club will offer educational sessions to the individual in question in an effort to reform their views, whilst reserving the right to uphold their indefinite bans, should those efforts prove unsuccessful."

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