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West Ham fans turned on each other as their team capitulated against Watford at the London Stadium.

Slaven Bilic's side blew a two goal lead to lose 4-2 but the performance of some of the home fans was even more disappointing.

The early joy of West Ham's openers dissipated and fans began to clash mid-way through the second half.

The ugly scenes left some children crying while numerous supporters took to social media to voice their disgust.

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The Hammers issued a statement condemning the troublemakers.

It read: "West Ham United unreservedly condemn the behaviour of the individuals involved in incidents during today's fixture against Watford.

"While these isolated incidents were quickly brought under control, this behaviour has no place in football and West Ham United will work tirelessly to eradicate such incidents.

"We are currently undertaking an immediate full review with all stakeholders. This includes police, stadium landlord and operator LS185, who are responsible for appointing and managing stewards and security, to ensure we eradicate such incidents moving forward.

"Our policy on this behaviour remains one of zero tolerance and we will work with the police and other stakeholders to identify the individuals involved.

"Once identified, they will be banned from attending any West Ham United fixture for life and we will request the courts serve banning orders to prevent these individuals attending any football."

Hammers boss Bilic said on the trouble: “They told me about it. I really didn't see it.

"I saw only in the last 10-15 minutes after it was 4-2 that the public started to go home. I didn't see it so how can I make any comment on that?”

It's not the first time West Ham have had trouble in their short stay at the London Stadium, where 10individuals have already been banned this season.

The club vowed to hand life bans to supporters who were caught on film fighting in the stands during their Europa League game against Astra Giurgiu late last month.

A statement at the time read: "West Ham United condemn unreservedly the behaviour of individuals involved in incidents captured on video during the fixture against Astra Giurgiu.

"This behaviour has no place in football and we will work with the police and other stakeholders to identify the individuals involved.

Video: West Ham fans fighting at the London Stadium last month

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"Once identified, they will be banned from attending any West Ham United fixture for life and we will request the courts serve a banning order to prevent these individuals attending any football."

West Ham have been contacted for comment about this latest incident and say they will be issuing a statement this evening.