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DERBY DISGRACE

Five arrested and nine-year-old boy injured after being BURNT by a flare as crowd trouble mars Blackburn vs Burnley derby

One Blackburn fan ran on the pitch and placed his hands around the throat of Burnley midfielder Ashley Westwood in shocking scenes

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Five people were arrested and a nine-year-old boy injured amid unsavoury scenes at Blackburn's Carabao Cup derby with Burnley.

There was a heavy police presence for the second-round clash between the East Lancashire neighbours, which ended in a 2-0 victory for Burnley at Ewood Park.

As a Blackburn fan ran on the pitch and tried to attack opposition players, flares were lit in the Burnley crowd
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As a Blackburn fan ran on the pitch and tried to attack opposition players, flares were lit in the Burnley crowdCredit: 3
A flare, not known if this is the exact one, was thrown towards the pitch, but ended up burning a young fan
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A flare, not known if this is the exact one, was thrown towards the pitch, but ended up burning a young fanCredit: Reuters
The nine-year-old boy was left injured as a result of being hit by a flare
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The nine-year-old boy was left injured as a result of being hit by a flareCredit: PA:Press Association

After Jack Cork put the visitors ahead in the 27th minute, two Blackburn fans ran onto the pitch, with one confronting a number of Burnley players.

The supporter was pictured with his hand on Ashley Westwood's throat before he was tackled to the ground by the Burnley midfielder.

Lancashire Police confirmed a man was arrested and is being held in police custody on suspicion of assault and pitch encroachment.

Meanwhile, a nine-year-old boy suffered minor burns after a flare thrown from among the Burnley fans towards the pitch landed on his back.

A man has been arrested in connection with that incident, while three other people were also arrested following other incidents in the ground.

Assistant Chief Constable Terry Woods said on www.lancashire.police.uk: "We expected and planned for a lively match, which is exactly what we got.

The fan, who was arrested, put his hands around the throat of Burnley midfielder Ashley Westwood
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The fan, who was arrested, put his hands around the throat of Burnley midfielder Ashley WestwoodCredit: CameraSport - Getty
The fierceness of the derby was expected - but things spilled over in a shocking way
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The fierceness of the derby was expected - but things spilled over in a shocking wayCredit: (c) 2017 Shutterstock. No use without permission.
The fan was then tackled to the ground by Burnley players in the Carabao Cup derby clash
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The fan was then tackled to the ground by Burnley players in the Carabao Cup derby clashCredit: Getty Images - Getty

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"Due to a significantly planned and resourced policing and club operation, there were no significant incidents of disorder amongst the large number of supporters. That said, a small number have yet again let the fans down.

"I am truly appalled at the behaviour of these few, including the one believed to be from the Blackburn fans who encroached the pitch and thought it acceptable to assault a steward doing his job and two players there to partake in the match.

"Just as despicable was the man who threw the flare that hit a child. Thankfully he wasn't too badly injured and was left with minor burns."

The irate fan was picked up by players of the team he supports, Blackburn, and pushed off
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The irate fan was picked up by players of the team he supports, Blackburn, and pushed offCredit: (c) 2017 Shutterstock. No use without permission.
The man was marched off the pitch, but he wasn't finished there
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The man was marched off the pitch, but he wasn't finished thereCredit: (c) 2017 Shutterstock. No use without permission.
The fan then high-fived another Blackburn supporter, seemingly pleased with his actions
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The fan then high-fived another Blackburn supporter, seemingly pleased with his actionsCredit: (c) 2017 Shutterstock. No use without permission.
A steward then got involved in a desperate bid to get the Blackburn fan off the pitch
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A steward then got involved in a desperate bid to get the Blackburn fan off the pitchCredit: (c) 2017 Shutterstock. No use without permission.
Things got very ugly as the fan was seen aiming a punch towards the face of the steward
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Things got very ugly as the fan was seen aiming a punch towards the face of the stewardCredit: (c) 2017 Shutterstock. No use without permission.

It was otherwise a good night for Burnley, who made it four wins in a row and seven games unbeaten against their bitter rivals in a game that reflected the current fortunes of both clubs.

While Burnley head to Wembley, Blackburn must prepare for a League One date with MK Dons.

Unsurprisingly, Burnley boss Sean Dyche could barely watch as the shocking moment unfolded
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Unsurprisingly, Burnley boss Sean Dyche could barely watch as the shocking moment unfoldedCredit: Reuters

 

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