Police arrest one following Tyne-Wear derby in Newcastle

The match, which saw Sunderland claim a 90th minute winner over Newcastle United, came after Sunderland’s 1-0 victory at the Stadium of Light earlier this season, adding extra intensity to the long-running rivalry.

Sunderland supporters were marshalled by police officers as Sunderland fans arrive at St James’ Park for the Tyne-Wear derby between Newcastle United and Sunderland (Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)

There are plenty of videos all over social media today of fans from the rival sides ‘goading’ one another.

However, police have confirmed that in the main everyone in Newcastle city centre today for the football were co-operative.

However, police did make one arrest ahead of the kick-off.

One arrest has been made following the Tyne-Wear derby today (Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)

Officers will remain in the city centre to monitor supporter behaviour and ensure public safety in the hours following the derby.

Sunderland supporters were given a hostile reception by Newcastle fans as they arrive at St James’ Park for the Tyne-Wear derby between Newcastle United and Sunderland (Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)

A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: “We are aware of a number of videos circulating on social media in relation to Newcastle United and Sunderland supporters goading one another.

“In the main, everyone has co-operated and we are able to report that one arrest was made ahead of kick-off. We will continue to have an increased police presence in the city centre.”