West Ham win over Chelsea marred by violence

Riot police step in as trouble breaks out during first London derby at Hammers' new London Stadium home

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West Ham and Chelsea fans clash at the London Stadium
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West Ham's win over Chelsea in the EFL Cup was overshadowed by another outbreak of violence inside the former Olympic Stadium as fans hurled bottles, chairs and coins during scuffles before and after the final whistle.

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