Sheffield derby: Police reveal arrests after Sheffield Wednesday v Sheffield United clash at Bramall Lane

Police have revealed the list of arrests made during this weekend’s big Sheffield derby at Bramall Lane.

South Yorkshire Police staged a major policing operation on Sunday, with around 350 officers involved with policing the game and overarching operation around it yesterday.

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A spokesman told The Star: “Five people were arrested during the police operation around the fixture between Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday (22 February).

“Four people were arrested for being drunk and disorderly while another person was arrested on suspicion of assault.”

The game ended with a 2-1 victory for Sheffield United, in a match which sealed Wednesday's relegation, after a season which has seen them deducted points for going into administration and failure to to pay staff.

Talks over a takeover of the Owls, following the departure of former owner Dejphon Chansiri are ongoing.

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