Hammers investigate Bellamy's 'fan row' after striker limps off

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Bellamy, no stranger to controversy, was forced off after 24 minutes in ’s 5-3 win at Portman Road with what looked like a hamstring problem - one which could keep him out of the start of the season.

As he left the pitch he appeared to make a comment to a fan and a complaint was subsequently made to police.

Highs and lows: Bellamy celebrates getting on the scoresheet (below) while (above) he leaves the pitch after being up another injury

Bellamy was questioned and West Ham were looking into the matter today before making any comment.

The striker’s injury is a blow to West Ham manager Alan Curbishley, who also saw Anton Ferdinand injured during the match and comes just after news that Kieron Dyer,
who broke his leg almost a year ago, won’t be fit until November after a stress fracture was diagnosed.

Curbishley was looking forward to partnering Bellamy and Dean Ashton in the opening match of the season against Wigan but may now have to change his plans.

The Hammers were already looking to sign another striker following the departure of Bobby Zamora to Fulham and will now step up their search.

A West Ham United spokesman said: 'We will look into the facts of what happened.

'I haven't had a chance to speak to Craig myself. I was made aware of it after the game, as I was in the players' tunnel.

'An official from Ipswich made me aware something had happened.

'We take such allegations seriously. I haven't spoken to anyone to find out what was allegedly said.'

Barclays Premier League West Ham beat Coca-Cola Championship promotion hopefuls Ipswich 5-3, thanks to a hat-trick from their England forward Dean Ashton.