Trouble sparks

POLICE are investigating after Burnley’s 3-0 Championship win against rivals Blackburn yesterday was temporarily halted by fireworks landing on the pitch.

Several fireworks, which appeared to have been let off from outside Turf Moor, landed close to the players and forced referee David Coote to briefly pause play.

Officers made five arrests while a “small number of fans were ejected from the stadium”.

A police statement read: “We are also aware of isolated pockets of disorder and missile throwing during the game. Footage will be reviewed and the appropriate action will be taken.”

Assistant chief constable Russ Procter added: “Sadly, a minority of people’s behaviour has overstepped the mark.”