A Tottenham fan was arrested after allegedly chanting the word "Yid" during his team's 3-0 defeat Sunday against West Ham at White Hart Lane, the Press Association said Monday.
Metropolitan Police had issued a pre-match warning to supporters of both teams that they could be arrested if they used the inflammatory word during the London derby.
However, that plea was largely ignored and one fan was held on suspicion of committing a section five public order offence at half-time in the stadium's East Stand.
It was revealed on Monday that the supporter was bailed until November when he will appear in court.
Police also confirmed that nine other arrests were made for other public order offences during and after the match.
Tottenham fans had sent a clear message of defiance to police by chanting "Yid Army" during the Premier League fixture.
Yid is a term for Jew which is often considered derogatory, but fans of the north London club chant the word as an act of defiance against those who taunt them because of their links with the Jewish community.
Despite the police warning, large sections of the Tottenham crowd sang "Yid Army" and "we'll sing what we want" before kick-off and the chants did not cease throughout the match.
As is customary at all Spurs matches, home fans hailed their own players by shouting "Yiddo" at them, while "Jermain Defoe, he's a Yiddo" was often sung throughout the game in reference to the club's former West Ham striker.
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CORRECTED: Football: Tottenham fan arrested over alleged "Yid" chant
By Mark Bryans, Press Association
PUBLISHED: 05:46 EST, 7 October 2013 | UPDATED: 06:32 EST, 7 October 2013
A Tottenham supporter arrested at half-time during Sunday's 3-0 defeat by West Ham for using the Y-word has been released on bail until November.
Both sets of fans travelling to the match at White Hart Lane had been warned by police that they could face arrest if they were heard chanting the word, which has been a recurring theme amongst Spurs supporters for some time.
The Y-word refers to a term for a Jewish person which is often considered derogatory, but fans of the north London club chant the word as an act of defiance against those who taunt them because of their links with the Jewish community.
Determined: Tottenham fans (none of whom are the fan arrested) at the game chanted the Y-word on Sunday
Despite the police warning, home fans sang '(Y-word) army' and 'We'll sing what we want' before kick-off and the chants did not cease throughout the match. Police confirmed that a 51-year-old man was arrested after committing a section five public order offence at half-time in the stadium's East Stand and he will now appear in court later next month.
West Hams fans were under intense scrutiny after last years corresponding Barclays Premier League fixture was marred by a small section of the away support using anti-Semitic language and hissing loudly in an attempt to mimic the gassing of Jews during the Holocaust.
Contrasting emotions: West Ham fans celebrate their goal next to Spurs supporters
All smiles: West Ham players mob Morrison after his eye-catching goal
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Fans defy police with 'yid' chant
6:31pm Sunday 6th October 2013 in National News Press Association 2013
Tottenham Hotspur fans have defied police warnings not to use the word "Yid" in chants.
The Metropolitan Police said they would be "on the look out" for football supporters who used the word during today's home match against West Ham United at White Hart Lane, north London.
Chief Superintendent Mick Johnson, the match commander, insisted before the fixture that "racism and offensive language have no place in football".
The Tottenham supporters chanted "We'll sing what we want" and "Yid Army" as the teams emerged for the game which began at 4pm.
The club has a strong Jewish following as its fans have been on the receiving end of anti-Semitic abuse from opposition supporters for many years.
In an act of defiance, some started using the word ''Yid'' themselves, and chants of ''Yids'', ''Yid Army'' and ''Yiddos'' are regularly sung at matches.
Mr Johnson said: " This topic has been debated at length but our position is clear: racism and offensive language have no place in football or indeed in society.
"Those supporters who engage in such behaviour should be under no illusion that they may be committing an offence and may be liable to a warning or be arrested."
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Spurs fans persist with 'Yid' chant
8:50pm Sunday 6th October 2013 in National News Press Association 2013
Thousands of Tottenham Hotspur fans have defied police warnings not to use the word ''Yid'' in chants.
The Spurs faithful chanted "We'll sing what we want" and "Yid Army" at the game against West Ham United at White Hart Lane, north London.
One Tottenham fan was arrested after t he Metropolitan Police pledged they would be "on the look out" for football supporters who used the word and Chief Superintendent Mick Johnson, the match commander, insisted that "racism and offensive language have no place in football".
Officers spoke about the issue with fans on their way into the stadium.
The club has a strong Jewish following and its fans have been on the receiving end of anti-Semitic abuse from opposition supporters for many years.
In an act of defiance, some started using the word ''Yid'' themselves.
At the game home fans hailed their own star players by shouting ''Yiddo'' at them. ''Jermain Defoe, he's a Yiddo'' was often heard throughout the match.
On one occasion when Spurs fans sang ''Yids'', West Ham supporters responded with loud shouts of ''Racists! Racists!''
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Spurs fans persist with 'Yid' chant
By Paul Hirst, Press Association
PUBLISHED: 12:47 EST, 6 October 2013 | UPDATED: 13:05 EST, 6 October 2013
Tottenham fans sent a clear message of defiance to police today by chanting the Y-word during the London derby against West Ham.
Police had warned fans of both teams prior to kick-off that they could be arrested if they sang the word.
It is a term for Jew which is often considered derogatory, but fans of the north London club chant the word as an act of defiance against those who taunt them because of their links with the Jewish community.
Determined: Tottenham fans at the game chanted the Y-word on several occasions
Despite the police warning, home fans sang '(Y-word) army' and 'We'll sing what we want' before kick-off and the chants did not cease throughout the match, which ended in a surprise 3-0 to West Ham.
As is customary at all Spurs matches, home fans hailed their own star players by shouting the Y-word at them. 'Jermain Defoe, he's a (Y-word)' was often heard throughout the game.
On one occasion when Spurs fans sang the Y-word, West Ham supporters responded with loud shouts of 'Racists! Racists!'
Different emotions: West Ham fans celebrate their goal next to Spurs supporters
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Tottenham fans refuse to be silenced as they continue to chant Y-word