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Four people are arrested after disorder in the West Ham end during their Premier League defeat at Manchester United with police making arrests on suspicion of assault, drink and drugs offences and throwing missiles

Police made four arrests on Saturday after disorder in the West Ham section during their trip to Manchester United in the Premier League, with officials confirming that two other men were also detained.

The Hammers lost 1-0 at Old Trafford and police responded to disorder in the away end during the clash between the contenders for European football.

In a statement reproduced by the MEN, Greater Manchester Police said: 'Four arrests were made and they all remain in custody.

Greater Manchester Police have stated that four arrests took place after a game at Old Trafford
Manchester United beat visitors West Ham with a late goal in the Premier League on Saturday

'A 21-year-old man on suspicion of drunk and disorderly behaviour, possession of cocaine, and common assault; a 23-year-old man on suspicion of a public order offence; a 22-year-old man on suspicion of throwing missiles; a 33-year-old man on suspicion of assault of an emergency worker.