Burnley condemn attack on Aston Villa's team coach following their 3-1 loss to Unai Emery's side, saying they are 'dismayed' after a BRICK was thrown at the visitors' bus

Burnley football club have issued a statement condemning an attack on the Aston Villa team bus after they were beaten 3-1 by Unai Emery's side at Turf Moor on Sunday.

Lancashire Police have confirmed that a brick was thrown through the front window of the Villa coach as they travelled home from the match.

The incident appeared to happen at junction 10 of the M65 approximately two miles away from Burnley's ground Turf Moor.

The Police say that it 'caused some damage to the bus as it hit the windscreen but thankfully no one was injured.'

A club statement from Burnley read: 'Burnley Football Club is saddened and dismayed to learn about an attack on the Aston Villa team bus at junction 10 of the M65 after today's match.

'Having spoken with Villa we are relieved to hear nobody was hurt in the incident. We strongly condemn this behaviour and will support Lancashire Police in their efforts to find whoever was responsible.'

Supt Melita Worswick, of Lancashire Police, said in a statement: 'This incident occurred when a great deal of traffic was leaving the area following the football match between Burnley and Aston Villa.

'It is nothing but good fortune that the brick didn't cause more damage, or result in somebody being seriously injured or even killed.

'We cannot say at this point whether this was a targeted attack but enquiries are ongoing and this will form part of our investigation.

'We are now determined to find the person or people responsible and are asking for anyone with information to get in touch. If you have any information or dashcam which can help us, please contact us as soon as possible.'

Lancashire Police are now appealing for any information from witnesses. They added in the statement: 'Can you help? Were you