Fans arrested at friendly match

Police made 15 arrests at a pre-season friendly between Newcastle United and Celtic at St James' Park on Thursday.

Six thousand tickets had been made available to Celtic fans for the game, with an estimated 5,000 in attendance.

Northumbria Police said most of the fans were good humoured. However, 15 people were arrested for drink-related and public order offences.

Newcastle won the game 4-1, with goals from Obafemi Martins, James Milner, and two from Albert Luque.