West Ham have issued a lifetime ban to a supporter who made racist remarks at a game last season.

The Premier League side have moved quickly to sanction the punishment after footage of the ‘disgusting’ video emerged on social media on Monday night.

Last night the club was made aware of a disgusting video of a West Ham fan making racist remarks at a match early last season. Today, the club handed evidence to the police and banned an individual for life from our stadium. No place for it at our club. https://t.co/nKI7q69EAE — West Ham United (@WestHam) September 24, 2019

It is unknown why the clip has only just emerged now, with the incident taking place at the beginning of the 2018/19 season.

The Hammers have handed evidence to the police and say the individual will never be welcome at the London Stadium again.

A club statement read: “We are disgusted by the contents of a video circulating on social media on Monday evening, filmed near the start of the 2018/19 season.

“We have taken immediate action to identify the offender and have subsequently handed our evidence to the Metropolitan Police.

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“Additionally, the individual concerned will be banned for life from London Stadium.

“The Club is unequivocal in its stance – we have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abhorrent behaviour.

“Equality and diversity is at the heart of the Football Club and we are committed to continue ensuring that everyone who enters London Stadium is free to enjoy watching their team play football in an inclusive environment.”

Anti-racism charity Kick It Out have applauded the swift action taken by the east London side.

They tweeted: “Encouraging to see swift and decisive action taken by West Ham in response to a video of racist abuse from a supporter. Their message is clear.”