Burnley v Blackburn Rovers: Four arrested for racism and pyrotechnics

Three males and a 14-year-old boy had been arrested throughout the match for offences together with racism and the discharge of ‘pyrotechnics’, Lancashire Constabulary has stated.

The pressure stated some people ‘let themselves, their golf equipment and their households down’ throughout the match between the Rovers and Burnley, which resulted in a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor.

A 35-year-old man from Accrington and a 14-year-old boy from Blackburn had been arrested on suspicion of releasing ‘pyrotechnics’ – reminiscent of fireworks – within the stadium.

A 55-year-old man from Whalley has additionally been arrested on suspicion of racially or religiously aggravated harassment, whereas a 20-year-old man from Nottingham was arrested on suspicion of racially or religiously aggravated public dysfunction, the pressure stated.

Lancashire Constabulary stated it’s conscious of different offences dedicated ‘inside and out of doors of the stadium’, and that it will likely be reviewing proof, together with footage, and dealing with golf equipment to determine individuals concerned.

These concerned ought to count on to be arrested or obtain Soccer Banning Orders, the pressure added.

An enhanced police presence might be maintained all through East Lancashire ‘for the rest of the day and evening’.

Superintendent Melita Worswick, who was Lancashire Constabulary’s gold command for the fixture, stated: “I wish to thank the overwhelming majority of supporters for his or her largely exemplary behaviour throughout this fiercely contested derby fixture.

“Sadly, a handful of senseless people have engaged in extraordinarily disappointing and offensive behaviour.

“There is no such thing as a place in Lancashire for hate of any variety. Anybody who engages in such behaviour ought to count on to be handled robustly.

“I’d additionally wish to thank our officers and colleagues from companion companies who’ve labored extraordinarily laborious to make sure the fixture handed off with out an excessive amount of incident.”