CLAPTON supporters were brutally attacked by a large group of fascists hurling missiles on Tuesday night.

Clapton were set to play Thamesmead in south-east London but the match had to be called off after the away fans were subject to glasses, bottles, bricks, signs and a fire extinguisher being thrown at them by a group of racists masquerading as Thamesmead fans.

Footage was recorded by a fans, showing chants of “we hate N******” and missiles launched at the away supporters, though thankfully no-one was seriously injured.

Clapton Ultras released a statement yesterday saying: “Clapton fans have no history or rivalry with Thamesmead fans and this attack was not made by Thamesmead fans. The attackers sang racist chants as they pelted Clapton fans with missiles.

“This was a planned attack, orchestrated by fascists and their allies as a politically motivated assault on Clapton fans for our politics of anti-sexism, anti-homophobia, anti-racism and anti-fascism.

“Their interest was never in the football and they only attended the game in order to attack us.”

The Ultras also called for solidarity against fascism at their home game next week.

“We are calling on all supporters of Clapton and all those who stand against fascism to join us this season and celebrate football for all,” they said.

“Specifically, those unable to oppose the fascist White Man March in Liverpool would be welcomed at our home game on 15 August in the FA Cup against Stanway Rovers.”