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Middlesbrough fans have told of their terror after scenes of violence broke out following the Premier League game at West Ham United's Olympic Stadium.

Travelling supporters described their "absolutely terrifying" experience following the game, with one Boro fan saying "all hell broke loose" when West Ham supporters broke through a cordon.

Other fans also told of how bottles and coins were thrown into the away end during the game.

And dozens of fans have also complained about the policing and stewarding at the ground.

Frightened Boro fans branded West Ham supporters a "disgrace to football" following unsavoury scenes after Saturday's game, which finished 1-1.

@YorkieBoro said: "Absolutely terrifying. Stewards and police contradicting each other. My son was in tears.

"SmoggyOnTour added: "Where do I start, no sign of police until it was too late, fans fighting on the main road near the away end. Chaos!".

@MichaelTG91 said: "West Ham fans jumped on our coach to kick off before the driver pushed them away. I saw kids getting punched. Shocking."

Another Boro fan, @JamieMadden1989, tweeted: "Cornered us all. Started punching anyone, parents who just took kids for a nice day out...disgrace to football."

Blain Allinson, another fan who was at the game, tweeted: "They (West Ham fans) were waiting outside. Stewards had a cordon in place and they broke through and all hell broke loose."

Rob Munro, another supporter, added: "Had to dodge bottles after they scored. One hit an old man on the head in front of us. Had to be taken away for his injury."

Questions have been asked about the security in the stadium since fighting broke out in the stands during West Ham's games against Bournemouth and Watford earlier this season.

West Ham have been pushing for a police presence in the ground but the stadium operators, rather than the club, who are the anchor tenants, would be required to meet the financial cost.

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