West Ham United supporters were left facing a frustrating end to the afternoon after their sideβs 2-2 draw against Millwall, with police seen escorting fans away from the stadium following the final whistle.
The tense scenes added to the drama surrounding an already heated occasion, with supporters making their way out under police supervision. Officers were positioned around the stadium as fans were directed away from the area.
The 2-2 scoreline had ensured an entertaining contest on the pitch, but attention quickly shifted towards the situation outside the stadium.
West Ham supporters were escorted by police as they left, creating striking scenes for those still in and around the ground.
For the travelling supporters, it was certainly not the ending they would have wanted after backing their team throughout the match. The police presence provided an unusually tense conclusion to the derby encounter.
The result itself means both sides had to settle for a point, but the scenes involving the supporters are likely to generate plenty of discussion among fans.
With emotions running high after the final whistle, the focus now turns to what exactly led to the police escort and whether further details will emerge about the circumstances surrounding the scenes.