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Arsenal Fan TV presenter claims he was called a 'black c***' in racist attack while being escorted from White Hart Lane by police after Tottenham defeat

Arsenal Fan TV presenter Robbie Lyle has claimed he was called a 'black c***' in a spouting of racist abuse amid crowd trouble following Tottenham's 2-0 win in Sunday's north London derby.

Lyle, the face and founder of the popular Arsenal supporter-led YouTube channel, was subjected to abuse along Tottenham High Road after exiting the ground on Sunday and given a personal police escort.

Videos from the scene saw fans air a series of songs aimed at the recognisable YouTube presenter, who claims he was called a 'black c***' while being helped away from the ground.

Arsenal Fan TV presenter Robbie Lyle was escourted away from White Hart Lane by police
Arsenal Fan TV presenter Robbie Lyle was escorted away from White Hart Lane by police
Lyle was leaving the ground after Arsenal's 2-0 loss to Tottenham
A series of songs were aimed at the presenter
A series of songs were aimed at the presenter and he said he was called a 'black c***'
Lyle claimed he was called a 'black c***'

In reply to a tweet relating to the chants, Lyle replied: 'I'm not on about chants mate.