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Burnley condemn attack on Aston Villa's team coach following their 3-1 loss to Unai Emery's side, saying they are 'dismayed' after a BRICK was thrown at the visitors' bus

Burnley football club have issued a statement condemning an attack on the Aston Villa team bus after they were beaten 3-1 by Unai Emery's side at Turf Moor on Sunday.

Reports from the BBC suggest that a brick was thrown through the front window of the Villa coach as they travelled home from the match.

The incident appeared to happen at junction 10 of the M65 approximately two miles away from Burnley's ground Turf Moor.

A club statement from Burnley read: 'Burnley Football Club is saddened and dismayed to learn about an attack on the Aston Villa team bus at junction 10 of the M65 after today’s match.