Anti-social behaviour arrests after football derby

Arrests were made following the Carlisle United versus Barrow AFC match

Police have made "a number of arrests" following anti-social behaviour after a football derby.

Carlisle United played Barrow AFC at Brunton Park, Carlisle, which saw the home team's first home win since New Year’s Day.

Cumbria Police said it saw "a number of individuals intent on causing disorder after the match".

Several people were arrested, and a number of people were also given dispersal orders to leave Carlisle city centre and not return within 24 hours, officers said.

A policing operation was in place before the game.

Both sets of fans were escorted from Brunton Park into the town centre by officers, the Cumbria Police dog unit and police horses, with the Barrow fans escorted to the train station.

Ch Supt Matt Kennerley said: "We have seen a number of young people grouping after the match engaging in anti-social behaviour.

"We understand supporters passion for the game however incidents of disorder and violent behaviour will not be tolerated and we will take action against those engaged in that behaviour."