Carlisle United say they are investigating claims of coin-throwing at today's game against Leyton Orient.

It was reported after United's 3-2 defeat that visiting manager Richie Wellens said coins had been thrown at him in the Orient technical area.

The Blues have now issued a statement confirming the matter was being investigated, after it was reported by referee Thomas Parsons.

"We are aware of reports in the media regarding alleged coin throwing at the end of today’s game," the statement said.

"The incident was reported to the safety officer after the match by the referee and will be included in his post-match report.

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"We do not condone this behaviour and take a zero-tolerance approach.

"We will investigate and take appropriate action against anyone involved.  

"No matter what happens during the game, there is no excuse for this type of behaviour and it will not be accepted at Brunton Park.

"If anybody has any information regarding the alleged incident please email us on media@carlisleunited.co.uk."

United's matchday police account on Twitter, @CumPolCUFC, added: "The police are aware of the reported incident and alongside the club this will be investigated.

"This sort of behaviour is not tolerated and not something we want associated with the club.

"Anyone with any information please contact myself or the club regarding this…"

A BBC London reporter, Dave Victor, confirmed on BBC Radio Cumbria after the game that Wellens had said coins were thrown at him.

"I've just spoken to Richie, he's literally got the coin in his hand showing us, and saying what a disgrace it was," Victor said.

"He was very complimentary to the Carlisle support but said there was no excuse [for that].

"I think it was more than just the one coin. He's very unhappy about it."

Wellens' interview was subsequently published where he claimed coins were thrown at him and he received "vile abuse" all game from some fans in the Paddock.

Some Blues fans, meanwhile, used social media to complain about the touchline antics of some of the Orient contingent.