POLICE have launched an investigation into damage caused to coaches following Warrington Wolves’ game against Castleford last night, Thursday.

Wire defeated the Tigers 34-10 in their first home game of the new Super League season at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, however the match was marred with violence outside afterwards.

A large group of youths blocked an official Castleford supporters coach on the junction of Dallam Lane and Tanners Lane at around 10pm.

They then threw stones and bricks while visiting rugby supporters were on board, causing damage to three windows.

The youths are described as white and were all wearing dark coloured hooded tops.

Sergeant Mark Spaven, from Warrington local policing unit, said: “Thankfully there were no injuries reported however this was a frightening incident for the people who were on board the bus at the time.

“While our enquiries are ongoing to identify the youths responsible I am appealing for anyone with information that could assist with the investigation to come forward.”

Anyone with any information, CCTV or dash-cam footage ius asked to call Cheshire Police on 101, quoting IML1204059, or visit cheshire.police.uk

It is reported that a large number of supporters were left stranded for hours while a replacement coach was sourced from Yorkshire.