Newport defender Inniss awaits outcome of biting allegations during West Ham defeat

Newport are waiting to hear whether defender Ryan Inniss will face further sanctions for an alleged biting offence in the EFL Trophy defeat to West Ham, reports BBC Sport.

Inniss faces a three match ban after he was sent off, but the punishment could be increased if he is found to have bitten Reece Hannam.

The matter will only be taken further if it is included in the referee's report which Newport have not yet seen.

"I have spoken to Ryan and to West Ham," boss Michael Flynn said.

"I am still waiting on the referee's report, that's it at the minute, there is not too much I can say on it.

"Things were ok at West Ham's end. West Ham haven't complained which is positive.

"But until I get the referee report I don't want to say anything. Although he was sent off, it was for intent, not an actual, you know, so that's all I know.

When asked whether Inniss denied biting his opponent, Flynn said: "To be honest I didn't want to waste too much time on Ryan at the minute."