More arrests over derby disorder

POLICE made three further arrests yesterday after releasing CCTV pictures of fans wanted in connection with trouble at last week's Manchester derby.

Trouble flared at the Carling Cup semi-final first leg between Manchester City and Manchester United at Eastlands last Tuesday. City won 2-1 and the second leg took place last night at Old Trafford.

Officers released CCTV footage yesterday of a number of men they believed were involved in disorder.

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Four arrests were made on Tuesday in Manchester and a further three were made yesterday – two in Oldham and one in Preston. The fans were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit violent disorder. Police say they expect to make further arrests.