Forty-six men charged after clashes at Villa Park

Forty-six men have been charged after violence broke out before an Aston Villa game against Legia Warsaw.

Four police officers were injured in clashes with away fans near Villa Park in Birmingham on Thursday night.

Of the 46 men charged, 43 have been charged with a public order offence, West Midlands Police said.

A total of 45 of those who have been charged are due to appear later before a special court set up at Birmingham Magistrates.

Two of the men have been charged with assaulting police officers, with one also accused of possessing a knife.