Police tackle trouble at Ilkeston Town clash

Sunday, April 19, 2009, 22:57

TWO people were arrested for public order offences during a police operation at Ilkeston Town's match at the weekend.

Derbyshire police said "about half a dozen" Town supporters were also removed from the club's New Manor Ground during the Northern Premier Division clash with FC United of Manchester on Saturday.

A force spokesman added: "Officers escorted away fans who were in coaches and on foot. Several pubs closed in the run-up to the match.

"Fans were kept apart during the game by a segregation system arranged before the match by police and officials of the club."

The game itself ended in a 1-0 victory for FC United, with the winning goal coming in the last minute.