Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has been charged by the Football Association with improper conduct and faces a lengthy touchline ban and possibly a stadium ban for headbutting Hull City's David Meyler.

Paul Ince, the former Blackpool manager, was given a five-game stadium ban and a £4,000 fine for "violently shoving" a fourth official during a 2-1 win over Bournemouth in September 2013 and it is understood the FA will deem this incident in a more severe light.

Pardew, who was given a two-game ban and fined £20,000 in September 2012 for "improper conduct" after shoving an assitant referee, has already been fined £100,000 and issued with a formal warning by the club for the incident that occurred during Newcastle's impressive 4-1 victory.

The 52-year-old has until 6pm on Thursday to respond to the charge, which has been described in an FA statement as "non-standard."

Designating the alleged offence as "non-standard" means there is no real precedent and that it cannot be treated in the same way as other more common disciplinary matters.

If, as expected, the Toon boss doesn't appeal the charge, a three-man panel will decide his fate.

A statement said: "Due to the serious violent and/or aggressive nature of the reported behaviour this case has been designated as non-standard."

However, Pardew will not face criminal action over his head-butt, Humberside Police confirmed yesterday.

The police received no complaint from the Tigers and the police are happy to let the FA deal with it.

Chief Inspector Rich Kirven said: "We have been working closely with the FA to progress the matter.

"Having reviewed the circumstances of the incident, it has been agreed that the matter will be dealt with by the FA rather than considering any criminal proceedings.

"There has been no complaint received from Hull City Association Football Club or the player involved.

"Whilst we appreciate that some people may have found the behaviour displayed at the game offensive, we will not be taking any further action."