Three fans arrested for alleged homophobic and racist abuse at Brighton v Chelsea


Soccer Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Chelsea - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - January 1, 2020 Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga makes a save REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

(Reuters) - Three fans were arrested for alleged "unacceptable abuse" during Brighton & Hove Albion's 1-1 home draw against Chelsea in the Premier League on New Year's Day, the south coast-based Premier League club said on Thursday.

Brighton have confirmed https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/1558871/three-fans-arrested-after-abuse-at-yesterdays-match two home fans were ejected from the Amex Stadium - one for alleged racist abuse of Chelsea players and one for suspected homophobic abuse aimed at travelling supporters.

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