Police 'upset' at football clashes

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

Six men, believed to be Rangers supporters, were arrested after a Russian supporter was stabbed in the City of Manchester Stadium.

The city also witnessed unpleasant scenes outside the ground between fans and police. An estimated 100,000 Rangers fans had gathered in the city, where their team lost 2-0 to Zenit St Petersburg.

At a press conference after the match, Assistant Chief Constable Justine Curran of Greater Manchester Police repeatedly spoke of her "disappointment" at the minority of fans whose violent behaviour had overshadowed the day.

She also defended the response of the police and preparations made by Manchester ahead of the event. "Today has been a largely peaceful day in Manchester full of carnival and celebration and well over 100,000 people have been in the city and behaved themselves," she said.

"But I'm really disappointed that has been spoiled by pockets of disorder that have broken out in the city centre. A minority of thugs have overshadowed what should have been a great occasion."

She added: "I've watched them commit damage, assault my officers and I'm really sickened and disappointed."

Ms Curran said the Russian fan was stabbed with a bladed instrument, but not a knife, in the seated area of the stadium.

There had been about 20,000 fans in Piccadilly Gardens fan zone when the screen failed, she said.

She understood the fans' frustration, she continued, but expressed disappointment at the way they reacted.