THREE Bradford men have been arrested after trouble erupted in and out of the ground during City's visit to Hartlepool United.

Police say there was 'disorder' and 'unacceptable behaviour' from a minority of both sets of fans prior to, during and following Tuesday night’s League Two match at The Suit Direct Stadium.

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Police dogs had to be used as officers were threatened and targetted by concrete and glass bottles, with some people even carrying sticks with nails embedded.

One man suffered injuries inside the ground which required overnight hospital treatment.

Cleveland Police spokesperson said:

1. A 31-year-old male, from Bradford, was arrested on suspicion of common assault in a Morrisons car park. This man has been released under investigation whilst enquiries continue.

2. A 29-year-old male, from Bradford, was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm inside the ground. This man has been bailed pending further enquiries.

3. A 31-year-old man from Bradford has been charged with public order and is due to appear at Teesside Magistrates Court on April 7. That incident occurred in The Corner Flag Pub.

Sergeant Adrian Dack, from Cleveland Police Football Unit, said: “There were pockets of disorder and unacceptable behaviour from a minority of both sets of fans prior to, during and following last night’s match.

“Officers were threatened and some grown adults and teenagers thought it was acceptable to throw objects including concrete and glass bottles at police, and some people carried sticks with nails embedded.

“One man suffered injuries inside the ground which required overnight hospital treatment.

"I strongly believe that without the invaluable assistance of our police dogs, officers would have also been physically injured at the match last night.

“Rest assured that enquiries are ongoing with the full support of Hartlepool United FC to identify those believed to be involved in the disorder yesterday evening.

"We won’t tolerate this type of behaviour at any football game.”