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West Ham investigate alleged racial abuse of Liverpool ace Salah

West Ham United are investigating allegations of racial abuse towards Liverpool star Mohamed Salah.

A video emerged on social media in which racial slurs were heard directed towards the Egyptian attacker during Monday night's 1-1 draw.

A West Ham United spokesperson has issued the following statement to Sky Sports News: "At West Ham United, we have a zero tolerance policy to any form of violent or abusive behaviour.

"We are an inclusive football club. Regardless of age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability, everyone is warmly welcomed at London Stadium.

"Anyone identified committing an offence will have their details passed to the police and will face a lifetime ban from London Stadium. There is no place for this kind of behaviour at our stadium."

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