Police arrest two West Ham fans for alleged homophobic gestures


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Brighton & Hove Albion - London Stadium, London, Britain - February 1, 2020 West Ham United's Tomas Soucek in action with Brighton & Hove Albion's Adam Webster Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

(Reuters) - Two West Ham United fans were arrested on suspicion of making homophobic gestures during Saturday's 3-3 Premier League draw with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Olympic Stadium, the Metropolitan Police have said.

The two men have been released under investigation along with a third West Ham fan arrested on suspicion of common assault in a separate incident during the match.

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