Fan faces life ban after throwing punch

West Ham United fans stand up in behind the goal during the UEFA Europa League – Play Off match at the London Stadium, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Thursday August 25, 2016. See PA story SOCCER West Ham. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire

WEST HAM will ban a fan who was filmed punching another supporter in the face during Thursday’s Europa League defeat.

The Sun reports police have identified and arrested the culprit and his details have been passed onto the club.

A video on social media showed a man throw a punch at what is believed to be a fellow Hammers supporter.

The relationship between fans and stewards over the standing issue has seen some ejected after abusing those around them when they complained their views were compromised.

Ahead of the culprit being identified a Hammers website statement declared: “This behaviour has no place in football and we will work with the police and other stakeholders to identify the individuals involved.

Once identified, they will be banned from attending any West Ham United fixture for life and we will request the courts serve a banning order to prevent these individuals attending any football.”