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FA investigating after crowd trouble delays West Brom-Wolves derby
Police officers on the pitch after the match was halted after fans entered the field of play during the FA Cup fourth round match at The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, January 28, 2024

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.

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