AN 'OFFICIAL investigation' has been launched by North Wales Police following reports that coins and bottles were thrown at Torquay United supporters during their match against Wrexham AFC.

Wrexham AFC says it is working with officers to identify the culprits who allegedly pelted Torquay fans with the items during Saturday's 1-1 National League draw at the Racecourse Ground.

The club added that it is "aware of reports of unacceptable incidents and behaviour" aimed at opposition supporters "by a very small minority" during the match which saw Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney make their first Racecourse appearance.

Speaking about the incident on Monday November 1, North Wales Police's Superintendent Nick Evans said: “I can confirm North Wales Police have launched an official investigation into the incidents on match day.

“We are working with both clubs to obtain details of victims, gather evidence of offences being committed and identify offenders.

“We are also in discussions with Wrexham AFC in relation to banning those individuals identified from attending future games.

“Whilst the majority of football fans are well behaved and want to attend matches free of violence and disorder, there are a minority who are damaging the reputation of Wrexham AFC and its true supporters.

“I’m sure I won’t be alone in feeling great disappointment, that on a weekend when there was international interest in Wrexham AFC, the headlines were grabbed by the idiotic actions of the few.

"Those involved have let the club down and damaged the reputation of our town.

“Football related disorder will not be tolerated, and we are committed to taking a robust stance towards tackling any unacceptable incidents and behaviour involving football fans.

“We are also warning those who behave in an irresponsible manner or become involved in any incidents of violence at future games will face robust action.”

Should you wish to report any incidents following Saturday’s game, you can contact officers on 101, or via the North Wales Police website.

A statement from Wrexham AFC on the matter read: "Such behaviour will not be tolerated at the Racecourse Ground, and those identified will face the strictest punishments available to the club. You are not welcome at our football club. The safety of all people attending games at the Racecourse Ground is of paramount importance.

"We would like to thank the 242 Torquay supporters who made the long return trip from Devon to North Wales for the game, and our true fans who supported us in great numbers once again."

A statement from Torquay United Supporters Trust (TUST) read: "Eye witness accounts tell of several people being hit - one lady was hit on the head by a bottle, another by a coin on the side of the head, a man had a cut below an eye from a coin while a child was left frightened and bleeding from coins on the back of his head.

"TUST condemns these actions as totally unacceptable and would ask that those among the 242 Torquay United ‘Yellow Army’ contact the police so that further action can be taken.

"What had started out as an enjoyable, happy occasion as the home crowd of over 9,000 welcomed their two Hollywood owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, ended with the Torquay Supporters’ coach having a police escort to the motorway and fans on foot escorted to the train station.

"TUST request that the appropriate authorities investigate these incidents so that those responsible are made accountable for their actions and has contacted Wrexham FC and our friends at the Wrexham Supporters Trust to raise our concerns."