Chelsea Football Club have confirmed in an official statement that they have suspended four people as an investigation regarding alleged racial abuse takes place.
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Videos circulated online during the Blues’ home clash against Manchester City, depicting four men allegedly shouting racial slurs towards Raheem Sterling.
Chelsea’s statement confirms that they are actively working in cooperation with the police as they look to appropriately deal with the four people in question, with potential charges of racial abuse in the offing.
As reported on the club’s official website, the Blues’ statement continued to read:
Chelsea Football Club finds all forms of discriminatory behaviour abhorrent and if there is evidence of ticket holders taking part in any racist behaviour, the club will issue severe sanctions, including bans. We will also fully support any criminal prosecutions.
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