Arrests as tensions flare at Wolves vs Birmingham derby
[gallery] Wolves have confirmed they are working with police to identify troublemakers after ugly scenes at the derby against Birmingham.
After the final whistle, there was an exchange of missiles between opposing fans in the Steve Bull Stand upper tier and the lower tier, where the 2,600 Blues fans were.
Tensions mounted after shouts, reportedly from both sides, interupted the minute's silence for Remembrance Day before the 12.15pm kick-off of the game, which ended 0-0.
Fans responded by booing the culprits and the rest of the silence passed without incident in front of Molineux's biggest crowd of the season, 25,135.
Later, home supporters on social media later admitted there had been shouts from the South Bank during the silence, and from those still entering the ground who were unaware of what was going on.
One Wolves fan claimed it was a supporter shouting in the South Bank that started the interruption.
After the game, what appeared to be an orange flare went off on the South Bank as several dozen fans from both sides goaded each other for 15 minutes following the final whistle.
Dozens of police and stewards lined up the track to prevent the sets of fans getting to each other.
Police moved in to the visitors' section to disperse the Blues fans.
Wolves spokesman Matt Grayson said: "The club are aware of a number of issues between sections of rival supporters at Saturday's Wolves versus Birmingham City fixture.
"Wolves will assist West Midlands Police wherever possible and will help them to identify any potential offenders, including providing any relevant CCTV footage."
A statement from Blues said: "The club was disappointed that a small minority attempted to disrupt the minute's silence before today's match at Molineux.
"However, it is pleasing that the vast majority of both sets of supporters ensured that this incident didn't overshadow what was a fitting tribute to our fallen heroes."
A Blues spokesman confirmed they will co-operate with Wolves and West Midlands Police to identify troublemakers.
West Midlands Police spokesman Sarah Astbury said one person had been arrested at Wolverhampton railway station before the game for throwing a missile. Four other arrests were made, including two by British Transport Police.
The point gained by Wolves put them top of the Championship, at least for a couple of hours before the other games kicked off.
