Mobile phone footage has emerged showing a group of rowdy Aston Villa fans harassing a couple on a packed train, as they chant and swear at them.

The fans were travelling home from Villa Park on Saturday after their side's 1-0 win over Birmingham City on Sunday when they kept the party going on the train.

But the mood turned sour when they tried to involve other passengers who were not so keen in singing along.

The fans are in high spirits as they make their way back from the game after Villa's 1-0 victory over derby rivals Birmingham City

Although their banter and chanting starts among themselves, it quickly spills out into an attempt to rope in other passengers who are less keen

When the passenger swipes away at the brush, the group start pointing at him and shouting 'w*****' repeatedly

Fans were chanting 'he's got a toothbrush on his head', while putting a toothbrush on people's heads.

Although it started with fellow fans, they then turn their attention to a young man sitting next to a woman in the carriage.

They put the brush and his head and carry on singing, before all pointing their fingers at him and shouting 'w*****' in front of his mortified partner.

The man holds his own and stand his ground as he calmly faces down the bullying fans and doesn't retaliate.

Although he tries to take it in good spirits, the group does not stop, and his travelling partner is clearly frustrated by the situation

The passenger shakes his head at the rowdy crowd as they return to chanting 'he's got a toothbrush on his head'

They then include his partner, swapping the brush back and forth in the chant, to the tune of 'he's got the whole world in his hands'

His horrified partner avoids eye contact and keeps silent as the yobs film their reaction and laugh at their embarrassment.

The man smiles nervously and shakes his head as the fans chant 'he's gonna cry in a minute' and 'we all hate Blue scum' - a reference to Birmingham City.

Another fan is seen putting the toothbrush on the woman's head before it is passed along the carriage.

Although clearly uncomfortable, the couple remained in their seats.

Facebook users were divided in their response to the video, with some calling it 'banter' and others accusing the fans of bullying.

Mattie J Kellett wrote: 'Listen to you all crying over a bit of banter.'

Others were concerned about the swearing in front of the small child who can be seen watching over a seat two rows back

Leigh Curtin replied: 'How's this banter? Geezer's with his bird, doesn't wanna be involved. That went from banter to bullying in about 20 seconds! Then screaming 'w*****' in front of a couple of kids!'

Harry Newbrook said: 'Miserable people in the world! You only live once, have a laugh!'

David Hall wrote: 'I wonder if they would have ganged up on that lad and his partner if that lad had some more mates with him. I doubt it.'

AVFC Anne said: 'I have no idea why anyone over the age of four would find this funny. Embarrassing and juvenile in the extreme.'

TrevChrissie Malgrat added: 'As a Villa fan, I wholeheartedly apologise.'