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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jacob Steinberg

Inquiry launched after Chelsea fans complain about policing at end of Charlton game

Charlton and Chelsea players line up before their FA Cup tie at the Valley
Some Chelsea fans were left ‘distressed’ at being stopped from leaving the ground after the game and then being directed into ‘hazardous’ areas. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

The Metropolitan police have commissioned an independent investigation after receiving complaints about their treatment of Chelsea supporters after the west London club’s FA Cup tie at Charlton last Saturday.

The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust (CST) called for action earlier this week after writing to the force to voice concerns regarding an operation in which approximately 3,000 travelling fans were held back outside the Valley without prior notice following the conclusion of a game that kicked off at 8pm in freezing temperatures.

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