"We are aware that the highly offensive and inappropriate chant of 'rent boys' has been heard at Chelsea fixtures in recent years and would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our zero-tolerance approach to discriminatory behaviour. Anybody engaging in this behaviour will face serious consequences -- including ejection from the ground, a banning order and North Wales Police have confirmed they will seek arrests and criminal charges."
"In accordance with the Club's Exclusion Matrix, this would be categorised as a level five offence and carry an automatic three-year ban. Furthermore, the football club could face heavy sanctions if its supporters are found to have engaged in such behaviour."
"In January 2022, the Crown Prosecution Service officially classified the chant as a anti-gay slur and therefore a hate crime. Anyone caught using the term could be liable for prosecution under hate crime laws."
Wrexham has issued a formal warning to supporters ahead of their FA Cup match against Chelsea, stating that use of anti-gay slurs will result in serious consequences. The club has adopted a zero-tolerance approach to discriminatory behavior, with penalties including ejection from the ground, three-year banning orders, and potential criminal charges through North Wales Police. The specific chant referenced has been classified as a hate crime by the Crown Prosecution Service since January 2022. Hull City recently made multiple arrests for similar discriminatory chanting during their Chelsea fixture. The club also faces potential heavy sanctions if supporters engage in such behavior.
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