Ref's head cut by coin hurled by fan

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) -- A football referee was hit in the head by a coin thrown from the stands during a second division English game between rival Welsh teams.

Mike Dean was cut above his right eye but continued to officiate the League Championship match between Cardiff and Swansea at Ninian Park after being treated. Police arrested a Cardiff supporter.

Dean was hit in the 42nd minute, with Swansea leading 1-0. The match finished 2-2.

"It was an absolutely crazy thing to do," Cardiff manager Dave Jones said. "Throwing a coin could have easily taken someone's eye out. It could have hit one of our players, one of the Swansea players or the referee. Why do it?"

Police officers are studying CCTV to identify other fans who appeared to throw missiles onto the field.

Five more arrests were made outside the stadium.

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