The West Ham fan who was involved in a verbal altercation with Jake Livermore during their 2-1 win over West Brom at London Stadium has been handed an indefinite ban, the club have announced.
Livermore confronted a fan behind the away bench following his substitution after the supporter allegedly made comments about the death of the player's son in 2014, an allegation West Brom supported.
The England international had to be escorted down the tunnel following the incident,
Both clubs launched respective investigations into the incident on January 2, with West Ham taking evidence from home fans, Livermore himself and club officials from the visiting side.
The supporter in question will be unable to attend games both at London Stadium and away from home, with immediate effect.
A West Ham spokesperson said: "West Ham United have issued an indefinite ban to the supporter involved in a verbal altercation with West Bromwich Albion’s Jake Livermore.
"After a full investigation conducted by the club, which included statements from supporters in close proximity of the incident and evidence from Jake Livermore and West Bromwich Albion officials, the individual was found to have violated a number of London Stadium ground regulations and will be unable to attend home or away matches with immediate effect.
"Inciting or abusive behaviour will not be tolerated at London Stadium, and we urge any supporters who witness similar behaviour on matchdays to report it anonymously by texting or calling 07537 404821, where all information is treated in the strictest of confidence.”
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