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Burnley condemn attack on Aston Villa's team coach following their 3-1 loss to Unai Emery's side claiming they were 'saddened and dismayed to learn of the attack' after a brick was thrown at the Villa team bus

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

Reports suggest that a brick was thrown through the front window of the Villa coach following the game as they made their way home on the M65.

The club statement 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.