Two other men remain in custody after being detained at the ground during the disorder.

Six men have been arrested at Birmingham Airport after disorder involving Young Boys fans during a Europa League clash at Villa Park.

The arrests bring the total number of suspects in custody to eight, after two people were detained during Villa’s 2-1 win on Thursday night.

West Midlands Police said a number of officers were assaulted by supporters of the Swiss club, with items including broken seats and coins aimed at police and Villa players, and Dutch forward Donyell Malen struck on the head.

Officers said on Friday morning that two away fans had been arrested on suspicion of affray and assaulting a police officer.

In a subsequent statement, the West Midlands force said: “A further six men have

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