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VIDEO: Violent scenes as louts clash at Sporting Khalsa FA Cup tie

These were the ugly scenes that marred Sporting Khalsa's FA Cup tie against FC United, as a flare and a barrel were thrown.

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Hooded louts, believed to be from the Wolves Youth hooligan group, are seen brawling ahead of the game at Noose Lane, with missiles being thrown and stewards struggling to contain the violence.

At one point the match was stopped as a flare was thrown on to the pitch. West Midlands Police said there were no arrests.

A statement from the club said: "We're conscious of the fact that a small number of local troublemakers seemed determined to spoil the day for everyone.

"We're pretty confident these people had to look up 'Noose Lane' on the school computer during the week in order to find us.

A flare is thrown on to the pitch

"Let's be absolutely crystal clear, these people are nothing to do with Sporting Khalsa, they're nothing to do with non-league football and are sadly just something society has to tolerate, whether we like it or not.

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"We've co-operated with our friends at the police, they're happy with the arrangements we put in place and will continue to co-operate.

"We desperately hope the actions of a few idiots didn't take any enjoyment from FC United or any of the neutrals."

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