Three charged over Villa vs West Bromwich Albion derby violence

Seventeen people were arrested in total on Saturday evening, with 13 being held at the Witton Arms pub next to Villa park.

Play was halted in the closing minutes at Villa Park before home fans streamed onto the pitch in a full-scale pitch invasion at the final whistle and seats were thrown from the end housing West Brom supporters.

Villa issued a swift apology on Saturday evening for their fans' behaviour while West Brom vowed to take a "zero tolerance" approach after promising to co-operate fully with the FA inquiry.

And Baggies boss Tony Pulis, who was concerned with the apparent ease in which Villa supporters got onto the pitch, has called for a lifetime ban for any of the club's fans who were found to be responsible for throwing seats.

• Matthew Fox, a 27-year-old from Stourbridge, has been charged with assaulting a police officer and bailed to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court on March 19.

• Matthew Owen, a 37-year-old designer from Walsall, has been charged with using threatening words or behaviour with intent; he has been bailed to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court on 19 March.

• Two men were issued with fixed penalty notices for public order offences.

• A 21-year-old student from Great Barr arrested for violent disorder and assaulting a police officer has been bailed pending further enquiries.

• A 21-year-old barman from Great Barr arrested for assaulting a police officer, public order and affray has been bailed pending further enquiries.

• Four men were issued with fixed penalty notices for being drunk and disorderly.

• A 16-year-old boy from Kingswinford was cautioned for using threatening words or behaviour.

• Two men were released without charge.

• Four arrests took place at the ground.

• A 41-year-old Sutton Coldfield man was cautioned for being drunk entering the ground.

• Two men were issued with fixed penalty notice for public order offences.

• Unemployed David Moore, 26 from Birmingham, was charged with failing to comply with a football banning notice, was due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court today

Chief Superintendent Chris Johnson, from West Midlands Police, said: "We carried out a large policing operation for the FA Cup on Saturday evening to ensure supporters could enjoy the game in a safe environment.

"An investigation has been launched to identify people involved in a disturbance before the match at the Witton Arms pub.

"Anyone who saw what happened should contact police on 101 or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111."

Police say the timing of the match was fully discussed with both clubs ahead of the game.

Inspector Howard Lewis-Jones said: "We were approached by Aston Villa with the proposed later kick off time and expressed concerns that this increased the likelihood of alcohol fuelled disorder. As a result we increased the policing resources to deal with this increased threat.

"The encroachment of the pitch by Aston Villa supporters was a disappointing end to an exciting local derby and we continue to work with the Football Association and the club to identify those involved."

Villa issued a further statement on Monday afternoon saying the club would co-operate fully with the FA's investigation.

" Aston Villa, West Bromwich Albion and West Midlands Police are all working together to investigate events which took place both during and after Saturday's FA Cup match," said the club statement.

"The club will also cooperate fully with the Football Association.

"There will be no further comment until all inquiries are complete."