Seven arrested after Nottingham Forest’s win over Derby County

Fans on pitch in East Mids derby
The vast majority of fans behaved well as Dougie Freedman's men secured a hard-fought victory

Notts Police say several people were arrested after Nottingham Forest’s victory against bitter rivals Derby County on Friday night.

A handful of Forest supporters ran onto the pitch after the final whistle to celebrate the victory after Dougie Freedman’s men secured a hard-fought one-nil win.

One person also let a flare off close to the Bridgford Stand.

Officers say people were arrested at the match and during disorder which broke out after the game in the East Stand Car Park, which leads to Lady Bay Bridge.

Pitch invaders Forest Derby

Picture: Police had to quell a small pitch invasion after the final whistle

Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone who can help is asked to contact Notts Police on 101.

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