BRADFORD City and the police are investigating reports of racist abuse directed at local residents by fans at Valley Parade on Saturday.

The racist chanting is alleged to have occurred at half time in the smoking area at the stadium.

A Bantams fan, who did not want to be named, said he was upset to hear the chanting and "more needs it be done to stop this from occurring and happening again".

He said in a Facebook post he would like to thank the fellow City fans in the Kop who came up to him and his cousin to apologise for the "disgusting, horrible, racist chanting".

"I know those guys are a minority but they are a disgrace to this club," he added.

"Me and my cousins have been coming since I was 13 and this is the first time I've actually been disgusted and angry leaving a City game.

"What's even more disappointing is it's in your own backyard."

A Bradford City spokesman said: "In conjunction with West Yorkshire Police we have launched a full investigation after receiving reports of racist abuse directed towards local residents, who live nearby the Northern Commercials Stadium, yesterday.

"Racism has no place in society and we condemn any kind of hatred. The club treats all forms of discrimination with the utmost seriousness and we will be working with the authorities to identify those believed to be responsible of the alleged offence.

"Club staff will visit the families affected over the coming days and we will be assisting West Yorkshire Police with their enquiries.

“We would like to take this opportunity to thank supporters and other eyewitnesses who have come forward with information in relation to this incident.

“Those involved can expect to face serious punishment and a lifetime ban from attending Bradford City fixtures."