Wolves fans tell how coins 'rained down' after Newcastle game

There were some disturbances inside St James' Park ahead of the final whistle and then further ugly scenes outside the ground in which a man was reportedly hit on the head with a bottle.

Northumbria Police said no arrests were made and said it was 'young teenagers' involved in the disorder after Tuesday's game in the EFL Cup.

Wolves fan Ash Wood, aged 20, from Bilston, said: "It started before the end of the game with Newcastle fans running towards the Wolves fans. There was some shouting but it was following the end of the game that I walked out of the away end and there was a sea of Newcastle fans waiting.

"I couldn't move for Newcastle fans shouting and as I walked out I had coins rain down on me. I have followed Wolves away for four years and Tuesday night was the first time I have felt genuinely threatened."

Other fans at the match said an elderly man was hit on the head by a bottle which had been thrown.

North East Ambulance Service confirmed they treated a man who had been struck on his head.

A spokeswoman, said: "We provided event cover for the match on Tuesday and as part of that we dealt with an away fan who had a minor head injury. The patient was assessed by a doctor and was discharged."

Northumbria Police said the trouble took place in the Leazes Terrace and Northumberland Street areas involving young teenagers.

Inspector Dave Balmer, of the force's Football Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: "This minor disorder was swiftly dealt with by officers and the teenagers were safely dispersed. We do not tolerate this type of disorder at our football matches and we'll be working to identify those involved.

"The vast majority of football fans behave impeccably."

Wolves spokesman Matt Grayson said the club had not been contacted by any supporters reporting problems.

He added: "As is normal after every fixture we will be in touch with Newcastle United FC to review last night's game. Once again we would like to thank those fans who attended the fixtures up in Newcastle and who impeccably conducted themselves and represented the club very well."

Newcastle United FC were unavailable for comment.