SHAMEFUL
Daily Record|January 29, 2024
Violence in stands forces Black Country derby suspension
SHAMEFUL

WEST BROM are facing an FA investigation after crowd trouble caused a suspension to the Black Country derby.

Fighting broke out in the stands towards the end of Wolves' win, with ref Thomas Bramall taking off the players during a 36-minute stoppage

Trouble flared when Matheus Cunha scored the second goal for Gary O'Neil's side 12 minutes from time. Pedro Neto had put Wolves ahead before half-time.

Before the game restarted, fighting broke out amid suggestions Wolves fans were sitting in the home support.

Baggies' players then became involved as the fracas happened near the section of the crowd where their families were sat.

Home defender Kyle Bartley waded in and reappeared carrying a child down the touchline to the safety of the tunnel as police and security staff struggled to maintain control.

Matters were not helped as stewards and police battled to stop home fans from confronting 4000 travelling supporters from Molineux.

This story is from the January 29, 2024 edition of Daily Record.

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