Arrested fans face banning orders

Almost 13,000 fans attended the match at Brunton Park

Cumbria Police say they will pursue football banning orders against 14 people arrested during Carlisle's clash against Leeds United at Brunton Park.

The force was determined to prevent a repeat of the trouble which flared when the two teams last met in the city in November last year.

A police spokesman said there were no major disturbances and that most arrests were for low-level offences.

Of those, 13 were local fans and one was from the Wakefield area.

Ch Supt Andy Davidson, who co-ordinated the police operation, said: "There was real potential for trouble given that both teams had a lot at stake, but it was pleasing to see that the vast majority of supporters recognised that both teams had done well throughout the season and on the night.

"The small amount of trouble was alcohol fuelled, and we will now prosecute the offenders and apply for football banning orders to ensure that this minority of troublemakers cannot disrupt the enjoyment of the game for the rest of the fans."

Carlisle lost their chance to book a spot in the League One play-off final when they were beaten 0-2 by the visitors.