Thousands turn out for Royal Shrovetide Football match in Derbyshire

Footage shot on the ground and in the air has shown the cut-and-thrust nature of the traditional Royal Shrovetide Football match in Derbyshire.

The crowds followed the action as thousands of Up'Ards and Down'Ards competed to move a ball to opposite ends of the town of Ashbourne.

The two-day game has been played nearly every year since at least 1667.

The score was goalless after a full day of play on Tuesday, with the game continuing from 14:00 GMT on Wednesday.

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