Seven arrests as West Ham and Chelsea fan violence turns area...

As police and stewards moved swiftly to try to separate fans, coins, bottles, and even seats were thrown.

West Ham promised to ban those involved for life, and both teams denounced the horrifying scenes.

As thousands of fans marched through Stratford, locals were entangled in the police action.

Chanting and shouting were heard. It was terrible to try to navigate the masses.

“There was a lot of police, sirens, and helicopters,” Rebecca Pate told the Evening Standard.

Police try to control the crowd outside the London Stadium.

She confirmed that large groups were moving through the area with alcohol creating a scary atmosphere for locals.

“They were chanting and screaming. It’s unnerving walking home feeling like you’re walking through a bomb site.

“If people have been fighting there’s a problem. You certainly wish someone would take responsibility.”

One Chelsea supporter said he and his young daughter were struck by seven coins during the trouble and planned to escalate the matter.

The unnamed man told the BBC: “(She’s) been going since she’s two. She’s never experienced violence like this

before or the aggression that we’ve had to suffer.

Police try to control the crowd outside the London Stadium.

“Being struck by seven coins in a single evening is unprecedented for us, which is why we have retained them. We

wish to investigate this further.

Inside the stadium, Ian, a Chelsea supporter, told the BBC: “It seemed like we were in the 1970s again.

“Considering how many money and seats were hurled, it was a complete disaster.

“This evening was a complete disaster. There could be a fatality at that stadium if it isn’t closed.

“I believe there were some individuals there who were watching for mischief. In the event of trouble, they desired to

be at the forefront of it.

Both managers were quick to condemn the violent scenes.

“Whatever happened we are totally against it, as a club,” said Slaven Bilic. “For those kind of things to happen

especially in England is unacceptable.

“All I can say is that I saw it. I focused more on telling Aaron Cresswell to watch the game instead of it.

“I don’t like this type of situation,” Antonio Conte continued. It is crucial to always observe the proper atmosphere,

especially in England, and it is appropriate to continue this practice because this nation excels in this area. I

apologise for this circumstance.

“There were a minority of people who attended the match that were clearly intent on being involved in confrontation

and violence,” stated Met Commander BJ Harrington.

Seven arrests as West Ham and Chelsea fan violence turns area into ‘bomb site’