The following report appears on the Hereford Times website:
HEREFORD United fans and police clashed on Saturday when tempers became frayed at Worcester Foregate Street Station after the Bulls' 1-1 draw at Kidderminster.
About 200 fans travelling home from the match were shepherded on to one train at Kidderminster and ordered to stay on the platform at Worcester and wait for the connecting train.
"We wanted to keep the fans together and we didn't want them heading off into Worcester. Many had been drinking and there has been trouble in the past when large groups of supporters have headed into the town," said Insp Sean Boyle, from the British Transport Police.
"At Foregate Street, my 14 officers were joined by some from West Mercia to form a cordon on the platform, which came under pressure from fans.
"There was a lot of pushing and shoving, the line was getting pushed back and we were in danger of getting knocked over benches on the platform, which could have hurt both police and supporters. A West Mercia officer used CS spray to de-escalate the situation."
But many fans maintain the use of CS spray was uncalled for.
"This was my first away match and I will not go again. There were no problems before, during or after the match. It was uncalled for," said Mike Long.
"There were small children, teenage girls and people of over 60 who can't walk properly there."
Keith Norgrove from Martley said: "There was a minor push and I saw an officer with his CS gas poised.
"He let it go and a young lad in front of me went down like a sack of potatoes in pain."
West Mercia say they have received three complaints. One was resolved locally to the satisfaction of the complainant and no further action will be taken. The other two are ongoing.
Michael Vockin from West Mercia said: "Police briefly used CS spray to control disruptive fans."