Arrests during rival fan clashes

A confrontation between rival football supporters led to 21 arrests in Carlisle city centre.

Police in riot gear were called in as trouble flared between what was described as a minority of fans at the home game against Leeds United.

Pub windows were smashed before the sell-out match, and afterwards shoppers fled as thugs chased each other through the city centre.

Carlisle won by three goals to one in front of a crowd of 17,000.

Of those arrested, 13 were Leeds fans and eight were Carlisle supporters.

Large operation

A total of 18 were later charged with various public order and criminal damage offences, and given football banning orders.

The Cumbria force mounted its largest operation for a football match for 30 years, with 130 officers on duty and police horses drafted in from the Cleveland force.

Superintendent Andy Davidson said, "In overall terms, the policing of this event was a success, notwithstanding a small minority of people who spoiled the enjoyment for others.

"It was disappointing to see large numbers of young boys from the Carlisle area loitering in the city centre, and I would appeal to parents to know where their children are on match days."