Police are hunting a group of Chelsea fans who allegedly sexually assaulted women and shouted racist chants on a London train.
Up to 20 Chelsea fans boarded a Great Western service from London Paddington to Worcester and began to chant racial abuse in front of families and young children on December 22, British Transport Police said.
The force said the football supporters also sexually assaulted a number of women on board the train. Women who have not yet reported the assaults are being urged to come forward to police.
The disorder occurred after Chelsea lost 1-0 to Leicester at Stamford Bridge. The fans left the train at Worcester, BTP said.
A British Transport Police spokesman said: “On 22 December a group of around 20 football fans boarded the 6.22pm Great Western Service from London Paddington and began to chant racially abusive comments in front of families and children.
“They were also seen to sexually assault a number of women on board the train.
“It is believed they were Chelsea fans.
“The group, who were all men, left the train at Worcester.
“Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed what happened to get in touch so they can assist the investigation.
“In particular, they believe a number of women who were sexually assaulted are yet to come forward and they would like to encourage them to do so.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference216 of 04/01/19.
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