More arrests made following violent scenes at Black Country derby
More arrests have been made following the violence that marred the Black Country derby.
Six people were arrested in connection with trouble at the Hawthorns during the FA Cup game between Wolves and Albion, with officers vowing to make further arrests in connection with the violence.
West Midlands Police said four West Brom supporters and two Wolves fans were arrested, and all have since been bailed while investigations continue.
The violence halted play for 38 minutes, with fighting erupting close to the area in the stands reserved for the players' families, while missiles were also thrown by both sets of supporters following the visitors' second goal.
Those arrested include a 16-year-old held on suspicion of an offensive weapon after he was stopped by officers using Section 60 stop and search powers in a pub before the game.
Other arrests made include a 29-year-old man arrested for affray after violence in one of the stands and a 24-year-old man arrested for violent disorder after pushing towards officers.
A 33-year-old man was also arrested for violent disorder, as well as for assaulting police officers after pushing one officer to the floor and kicking out at another.
A 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a public order offence after picking up a corner flag and brandishing it as a weapon, while a 58-year-old man was arrested for assaulting a police officer after throwing punches at officers.
Chief Inspector Tim Robinson, from the force's football department, said: “What we saw yesterday was completely unacceptable violence directed at both fans and officers, which sadly led to the suspension of the game.
