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FA start investigation into ugly scenes during Birmingham's derby clash with Aston Villa after clappers were used as missiles and coins thrown at players

The FA have started an investigation into the scenes that marred the Second City derby at St Andrew’s on Sunday.

Birmingham have been asked by the governing body to provide observations after a number of Aston Villa players were targeted by missiles.

Dozens of clappers placed on seats before the game were thrown onto the pitch, while Ahmed Elmohamady was hit by a coin that he handed to a steward.

Conor Hourihane looks bemused as fans throw clappers onto the pitch at St Andrews
Conor Hourihane looks bemused as fans throw clappers onto the pitch at St Andrews

The FA are waiting for referee Andy Madley’s match report before taking further action, with a linesman also understood to have been struck by something launched from the stands.