One of the West Ham fans who invaded the London Stadium pitch during Saturday's 3-0 loss to Burnley was attacked by fellow members of the crowd.
A long-haired man, dubbed 'Jesus' by some Hammers supporters, appeared rather pleased with himself as he and another male returned to the stands after being ushered away from the playing area by defender James Collins.
The pair seemed keen to soak up the adulation of the crowd but 'Jesus' was set upon by multiple match-goers as he made his way up a flight of steps.
One Hammers fan tripped him up, before others threw punches after his partner in crime had fled.
In footage shared via Snapchat and then Twitter, fans can be heard cheering as 'Jesus' is attacked, although it does appear some supporters attempted to help him.
'Jesus' was not the only fan to invade the pitch and West Ham are set to face a punishment once the Football Association receive referee Lee Mason's match report.
Fan and player safety will be considered and the FA could order a full or partial stadium closure for West Ham's upcoming fixtures.
The Hammers, who are just three points above the Premier League's relegation zone, are due to host Manchester United, Southampton, Stoke, Manchester City and Everton before the end of the season.
West Ham made an official statement on Saturday evening. It read: 'West Ham United have immediately launched a full and thorough investigation into the incidents which marred the second half of today's match and are committed to taking decisive and appropriate action.
'An emergency meeting has been called with all London Stadium stakeholders. There will be no further comment at this time.'
AsiriIndika04
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West ham fans really are deplorable
Manenzo
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Jesus the fan is jst expressin his frustration at mediocrity n players content at losing, he paid his fee at gate to see fighting spirit,to see bettr thn wht he is made to watch,so for me it's unfortunate he's venting anger in wrong podium bt wht remains is tht he's a true Harmer n supporter for Hammers
A_Maleek
2
from d frying pan to d fire
Namor_3110
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I didn't expect West Ham to lose yesterday and that too at their home.
cezdlopr
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This is total foolishness!! This needs to be stopped cause it's totally unnecessary. No one wants to see their side loose but this is a little bit too far.
I am a hammers fan 1st. Man Utd fan since long before they were a super team 2nd lifelong. We as hammers fans can accept a hard working talent isn't quite there but effort is loss. This team and board has let us down so terribly that a full scale riot was needed to wake them up out of their coma. We don't even get shots on goal any more unless they are from midfield...its not losing its a complete lack of compete. When you work hard at shite jobs and bleed Hammers football to be repaid in such a way with such complete disregard for your loyalty what would you have us do? Should we eloquently in our best put on BBC posh accent ask nicely for change? I hope the board feared for their lives!!! I'm embarrassed as hell as a 47 yr hammers fan at the state all the way from Canada.
Takacn
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SS Lazio fans are real hardcore
my god , can't imagine the scenes at Derby Della capitale..
haryormide799
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some fans piece me off why will u leave your stand disturb the pitch well other will learn from this mistake
donjim306
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Some fans were not in support of the invasion and they attacked him, that's a good move so that another person will not try it next time
29356899(deleted)
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These yobbos are not fans, they are troublemakers. They need to be rooted out now.
TSRai
4
SS Lazio fans are real hardcore
raheem_CFC
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I'm starting a peace initiative in football and I need every user to follow #peace for the sake of football
SudeepKharel
7
stay safe
Cr7_vishal
12
real fans are always crazy..
sagar007
12
this thing fans do are bad
Aakash7Khadka
10
He should respect fans.
Pra123bhav
9
Why did they do so?
sagar007
8
dont try this ever...
puskal
9
a man dubbed jesus
robjet07
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always remember everyone don't try this at home😂😂
beansmin
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that wouldn't be local expert potty mouth Danny (is) Dire in the crowd would it ? ..
Spiketues
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If that is Danny Dyer in the pic and he gave Jesus a slap then he is entitled to 30 pieces of silver
jeersure
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This will be the last time Jesus will invade the pitch. He got more than he bargained for.....short of crucification.
I_Am_Devil
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This is total foolishness!! This needs to be stopped cause it's totally unnecessary. No one wants to see their side loose but this is a little bit too far.