Two Bradford men have been arrested in connection with trouble at last week’s Manchester football derby match.

An 18-year-old was released on bail and a 21-year-old last night remained in custody, after being arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit violent disorder at last Tuesday’s Carling Cup semi-final first leg between Manchester United and Manchester City.

The arrests were among 11 made yesterday and on Tuesday across Manchester, Preston, Lancashire and Yorkshire.

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Roters, of Grey Mare Lane CID, Greater Manchester Police, said: “Many families, including women and young children, attend football matches so it is totally incomprehensible that a small number of mindless thugs would incite violence when they are surrounded by people clearly terrified of their actions.”