BBC · Jan 29, 2024
Fans condemn West Brom v Wolves crowd trouble
The Black Country derby was suspended for 38 minutes due to crowd troubleCrowd trouble in the FA Cup match between local rivals West Brom and Wolves was described as “pathetic” and “ridiculous” by fans at the game.
The first Black Country derby for 12 years was suspended for 38 minutes on Sunday at the Hawthorns.
Missiles were thrown, fights broke out and as fans spilled on to the pitch, players returned to the dressing rooms.
Six people were arrested, police said, including one suspected of brandishing a corner flag as a weapon and another on suspicion of throwing punches at police officers.