Two arrests over 'racist gestures' at Tottenham v Burnley

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Two men were ejected from the Tottenham v Burnley game before being arrested

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence at Tottenham's game against Burnley.

The Metropolitan Police said the men were ejected from the Burnley section of the stadium in north London.

Tottenham Hotspur said on Twitter that two visiting fans were arrested "following discriminatory gestures".

The club said it would be "supporting the police with their investigation".

Burnley also said it work with Tottenham and both the Metropolitan Police and Lancashire Police on the matter.

Spurs beat Burnley 1-0 thanks to a first-half penalty from Harry Kane.

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