Chelsea alleged abuse: Police investigate historic 'assault'

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Earlier this year several former players complained of historical racist abuse at the club - claims Chelsea said it took "extremely seriously"

Police are investigating allegations of an assault of a former Chelsea player.

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It follows claims of racial abuse of young players in the 1970s, 80s and 90s, with one saying the club was "institutionally racist" when the incidents were said to have occurred.

A Metropolitan Police statement said: "Police received an allegation of non-recent racially aggravated assault in September 2018. Enquiries are ongoing.

"There are no arrests. We do not confirm who we have spoken to."

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Earlier this year, following accusations of historical racial abuse at the club, Chelsea said they were taking the allegations "extremely seriously".

Source: bbc.com