During the FA Cup tie between West Brom and Wolves at The Hawthorns, the match was suspended for 30 minutes due to severe crowd trouble, including fans storming the pitch and engaging in violent clashes. ITV restricted coverage of the disorder, deeming it too graphic. Six people were arrested, and one spectator was taken to hospital, with several police officers also injured in the chaos. West Brom defender Kyle Bartley had to rescue his children from the stands before being substituted. The club has condemned the 'unsavoury scenes' and an FA investigation has been initiated. Wolves manager Gary O'Neil highlighted the importance of behavior at football matches, especially with children present.
I was trampled with my son in violent chaos at West Brom vs Wolves and was forced to enter the pitch to escape: Fan speaks out on Hawthorns disorder - and how players checked on his son https://t.co/EJzMIDTCkx https://t.co/jrDpZ1UMhX
Six arrested after “completely unacceptable" violence at West Brom v Wolves FA Cup match My report on the @BBCr4today programme, here at 2:31:10” ⬇️ https://t.co/eL15Fv7ylm https://t.co/PuanOJC7qR
Revealed: Police arrested a 16-year-old football fan on suspicion of carrying an offensive weapon before West Brom's violent FA Cup clash with Wolves, as cops review body-cams to arrest more supporters involved in trouble https://t.co/IxMQ6znGmX https://t.co/pNgT9XpL0f
NEW W Mids Police: 6 people arrested in connection with trouble at West Brom's game v Wolves yesterday, as officers vowed to make further arrests in connection with the “completely unacceptable violence”, with a number of officers injured ⬇️ https://t.co/a9HoWY5AEO https://t.co/crELp1n5Bn
'Ridiculous!' Disgraceful scenes of crowd disorder marred the Black Country derby. Fans had their say after leaving the Hawthorns. #wolves #wba https://t.co/Kv3Wq2xDgO
TOM COLLOMOSSE: Football's in the gutter when players fear for safety of family in the stands... the appalling violence at West Brom vs Wolves is a stain on our game and the FA are likely to come down hard https://t.co/iEinW456IJ https://t.co/yhASqQScIj
Well, that was a long day. What was for the most part a passionate but enjoyable occasion spoiled by idiots. Wolves fan celebrating and goading in a home stand - idiot Albion fans who reacted by getting violent - idiots Albion fans who ran on the pitch - idiots. #WBA #WWFC
West Brom star Kyle Bartley rescues his children from stands as yobs clash amid horrific scenes at FA Cup tie v Wolves https://t.co/6mfZfNzYJ0 https://t.co/6mfZfNzYJ0
EXCLUSIVE: Dean Ashton brands West Brom v Wolves violence 'a shameful look for English football' https://t.co/SGMsDtrbKB
6 arrests, one person taken to hospital and West Brom facing an FA investigation. Not really the derby piece I wanted to write today but here we are. #WBA #WWFC @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/5vnrlmTVro
#WBA have released a statement condemning the ‘unsavoury scenes’ at the Black Country Derby v Wolves. Read more - https://t.co/N1RDowXg6F https://t.co/sC7lumY9p9
An awful day at Hawthorns. For a time, this was a celebration of a great derby. Then, when families were taking their children home for their own safety, it shamed the Black Country. Gutted. #BlackCountryDerby #WBA #WWFC https://t.co/nSxHtwF6gR
'All hell broke loose in the Black Country derby'. Fighting erupted close to the stand reserved for players' families, while missiles were also thrown by both sets of supporters. Our commentary team of Tony Bomber Brown and Mel Eves had their say on the derby drama. #WBAWOL https://t.co/CsDzfVMqZz
Chaos erupts at FA Cup tie as fans storm the pitch and players rushed off after violent clashes between rival fans https://t.co/GPWqbmsFwa
West Brom defender Kyle Bartley rushes to rescue his children from the stands before being substituted off as violent fan clashes see Black Country Derby SUSPENDED https://t.co/CpMT3F5b2v https://t.co/0ZZHSXksqL
'The way people behave at football is really important, there are children in the stands' "I hope everyone is okay.' @Wolves manager Gary O'Neil spoke to @KatieShanahan3 following trouble in the stands between West Brom and Wolves https://t.co/OL2Pek6b0O
"What a shame to see this match ruined by crowd violence at The Hawthorns. There is no place for this in football." MP for Wolverhampton North East expresses disappointment at fans who turned violent during FA Cup clash https://t.co/K3203qpkel
Anything but the football will be talked about after fan trouble in the stands stopped the game for 30 minutes. Have your say on the phone-in ➡️ https://t.co/ryMIyHE0EC #BBCFACup #WBAWOL https://t.co/74frOeY0UP
Shocking scenes at The Hawthorns. Safety and security are paramount. Then police/court work processing offenders, banning orders, inevitable FA inquiry and renewed debate about size of allocations.
Developing story from The Hawthorns as the game is suspended following trouble in the crowd. #WBA #WWFC @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/5vnrlmTVro
West Brom v Wolves match suspended due to crowd trouble. ITV tell viewers they are restricting pictures of the disorder because it’s too graphic. So we can see regular footage of kids being blown up in Gaza on our screens, but not a few idiot football fans going at each other.
'We are here talking about obscene fan trouble - when we should be talking about the football'. @SteveHermon #BBCFACup #Blackcountry derby has been stopped after fan trouble. We await the next developments here at the Hawthorns. Live coverage - https://t.co/if8fqsdnXG https://t.co/lrD4DNVNPj
What a shame to see this match ruined by crowd violence at The Hawthorns. There is no place for this in football. Hope @WMPolice officers aren't injured sorting out a rogue minority who are putting other people in danger. #FACup @Wolves @WBA
The Black Country derby has been halted due to trouble in the crowd. #BBCFootball #FACup https://t.co/DIerZiyfbX
"Derby day passion is great, derby day intensity is great but this sort of overspill is not acceptable in any sense. It's getting really nasty" Awful scenes at The Hawthorns and the cup tie will be suspended until order can be restored https://t.co/WEvQsYzS3e
ITV should be showing the full trouble at West Brom rather than focusing on the pitch. It's news, viewers shouldn't be sheltered from disorder, even if it isn't comfortable watching for the FA and sponsors