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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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