Hundreds of mourners have turned out to pay tribute to a Swansea City football fan trampled to death by a police horse.

Father-of-two Terry Coles was fatally injured by a police horse as visiting supporters were ushered into the turnstiles at Rotherham's ground during an away game earlier this month.

The congregation at his funeral in the Morriston area of Swansea, were told by his friend - who conducted the service - that it was not a time for recriminations.

"Now is the time to bear in prayers and in our thoughts the family of Terry Coles and to offer them whatever support we can in the days that lie ahead," said the Reverend Peter Brooks, Curate of Morriston.

Representatives from Swansea City Football Club attended the service as well as scores of ordinary fans.

An inquiry is under way into the police operation at Rotherham and the man leading the investigation - Chief Superintendent Jawaid Akhtar from West Yorkshire Police - used the occasion to appeal for witnesses.

"Once we complete the investigation we will see what lessons can be learned both for the police and the football club involved," he said.

"But at this stage, it would be wrong to speculate what those lessons might be."

Mr Coles's family have welcomed the inquiry into his death and said they have gained strength from the hundreds of sympathy messages they have received from across the country.

Conducting the service, the Reverend Peter Brooks said words could not describe the emotions that people were feeling after the death of Mr Coles.

He read out a poem a 15-year-old Swansea supporter had written the day after the tragedy.

"I pray for Terence Coles who was killed yesterday in a great tragedy that should have never happened," said Rev Brooks.

"This man's life was tragically taken away before what should have been an exciting day for the fans of both teams.

"I pray that God will look after him, his wife Christine and his children Matthew and Natalie."

Among the floral tributes were wreaths from the directors, players and staff at Rotherham, from Rotherham United Supporters Club, Swansea City Football Club and Chelsea fans.