THE FA has launched a swift investigation into the crowd trouble which marred Wolves’ FA Cup victory over fierce Black Country rivals West Brom today.

Play at the Hawthorns was suspended for over half an hour due to disorder in the stands and fans spilling onto the pitch.

West Midlands Police said two people were arrested after the disturbance and another was arrested prior to the match for possession of an offensive weapon, while a man was taken to hospital with head injuries.

Flares were thrown in the away section after Wolves opened the scoring in the first half, and objects were also thrown at Wolves’ Tommy Doyle as he prepared to take a corner.

The stoppage came shortly after Matheus Cunha had struck to give Wolves a 2-0 lead in the 78th minute.

Police and security needed to rush to a corner of the ground supposedly holding home fans as the disturbance developed.

Some West Brom players were concerned for family members seated nearby and went into the stand to remove their children.

Referee Thomas Bramall eventually took the players from both teams back to the dressing rooms.

Play eventually resumed with just over 12 minutes of the game remaining.