Chelsea fans in new racism probe

Police are examining mobile phone footage following reports of racist and abusive behaviour by Chelsea fans on a train last night.

British Transport Police said they were called to meet the London to Manchester train as it entered Stoke station, and asked four men to leave. Four others left of their own accord.

“Shortly after 10.30pm on Sunday, March 1, officers were called to meet a Euston to Manchester Piccadilly train at Stoke, following reports of racist and abusive behaviour by a number of passengers, said to be football fans,” a spokesman said.