HUDDERSFIELD Town today found themselves in the dock after an opposition player was floored by an object thrown from the crowd.

Brentford's Jay Tabb was struck on the head after 83 minutes of Town's 3-2 victory at the Galpharm Stadium on Saturday.

The 21-year-old midfielder was walking around the pitch perimeter after being substituted when he fell to the ground in front of Town fans in the John Smith's Stand on the Kilner Bank side of the stadium.

Town are studying CCTV footage in an effort to find the culprit and have promised a lengthy ban for anyone found guilty.

Club secretary Ann Hough confirmed Town will be asked to explain events to the Football League and Football Association.

Town could face a heavy fine or a charge of bringing the game into disrepute.

No arrests have yet been made in connection with the incident.

"We are investigating very seriously what happened and we are hoping the CCTV footage will provide the necessary evidence," said Ms Hough.

"We are looking to identify the culprit and anyone found guilty will be banned from the stadium for an indefinite period.

"We do not want people at the stadium who are going to do things like this. We want true supporters who can bring their families into a safe environment.

"The club have a fantastic record on safety and preventing trouble and we deal with each situation individually and in a very fair manner.

"The Football League have asked for our observations on the incident and I sent a video to the Football Association immediately after Saturday's game."

Referee Eddie Ilderton said he didn't see what happened.

"It was brought to my attention after the match," he said.

"I was at the other end of the pitch at the time, so I didn't witness anything myself.

"A report will be going to the Football Association, along with the match video."

Brentford manager Martin Allen said the incident had soured "a great, competitive game."

He explained: "An object was thrown at Jay which hit him in the face.

"I think it's our duty as football managers and football clubs to ensure that the person who threw it is brought to book because we have to protect our players.

"I don't think any supporter or player wants to see something like that."