Aston Villa said they have lodged a complaint with UEFA over the conduct of Legia Warsaw and the behaviour of the club's supporters after clashes in the build up to a Europa Conference League game on Thursday resulted in injuries to four police officers.

Aston Villa fans said "all hell broke loose" before the European fixture with Legia Warsaw. Four police officers were hurt during clashes with visiting fans, with one believed to have suffered burns, as flares were thrown at officers.

Four police officers were injured and 39 people arrested after "disgusting and highly dangerous" scenes outside Villa Park

Fans of Polish side Legia Warsaw were barred entry to their match at Aston Villa on Thursday following clashes with police outside the stadium in which authorities said three officers were injured.

Four police officers were injured and 46 Legia supporters arrested as violence flared ahead of the match at Villa Park.

Aston Villa fans said "all hell broke loose" before the European fixture with Legia Warsaw. Four police officers were hurt during clashes with visiting fans, with one believed to have suffered burns, as flares were thrown at officers. Police faced 90 minutes of "sustained violence", the force said.

There was a strong police presence around Villa Park from mid-afternoon. Dozens of police vans were parked on the roads outside the Trinity Road and Doug Ellis stands, with additional vehicles, including horseboxes, in the Holte End car park.

Follow live coverage of today’s latest Premier League news Four police officers were injured and 46 arrests were made after crowd disorder outside Villa Park before Aston Villa’s Europa Conference League fixture against Legia Warsaw.

A total of 39 arrests have been made following violence outside Villa Park before Aston Villa's game with Legia Warsaw on Thursday, West Midlands Police told ESPN.