West Ham identifies fans who allegedly hit German reporters

Published April 30, 2022 6:14 AM

LONDON (AP) — West Ham has given police the names of two fans who allegedly struck two German radio journalists at London Stadium while broadcasting a Europa League semifinal match. The Premier League club investigated after the commentators reported on air that they were punched by fans seated behind them during West Ham’s 2-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday in the first leg of the semifinals. No charges had been filed as of early Saturday.

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