West Brom v Wolves FA Cup match suspended after violent clashes between fans

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Play was suspended during an FA Cup derby between West Brom and Wolves after violent clashes broke out in the stands and fans spilled onto the pitch. open image in gallery Wolves’ Tommy Doyle attempts to take a corner while surrounded by police officers and stewards during the Emirates FA Cup fourth-round match at the Hawthorns The referee stopped play after the violence broke out and the players were ushered off the pitch back to the dressing rooms. open image in gallery A smoke flare on the ground An FA statement said: “The disorder that occurred at the Black Country derby between West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers is completely unacceptable. “We will be investigating these serious incidents alongside the clubs and the relevant authorities, and the appropriate action will be taken.” open image in gallery A fan is stretchered out of the ground following clashes in the stands West Midlands Police said the two people were arrested for public order offences.