Man arrested after rival fans clash after Middlesbrough game

Police said they received reports of disorder around Middlesbrough railway station after full time, involving several opposing supporters fighting.

It came as Middlesbrough lost 2-1 after a late winner from former player Josh Coburn, who joined the opposition last summer.

Officers say they are not aware of any members of the public having sustained injuries.

One man has been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and has been taken to police custody.

Cleveland Police Detective Chief Superintendent Anne-Marie Salwey said: “A number of officers had been deployed to this fixture, including evidence gathering officers, and a full post-match investigation will now take place to establish the circumstances and to identify and bring those responsible to justice.

“This type of criminal behaviour has no place in football or our communities.”

Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone who may have captured footage of the incident.

Anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the disorder, or who has relevant mobile phone or dash-cam footage, is asked to report it by calling 101 or visiting the force website quoting reference number 056241.