Fans held after city centre clash

Nine people were arrested when violence flared following Carlisle's Carling Cup clash with Portsmouth.

Police were called to the Botchergate area of Carlisle late on Tuesday after reports of fighting outside two pubs. There were no serious injuries.

A spokesman for Cumbria Police said eight people from Hampshire and one from Carlisle were arrested for public order offences.

Carlisle lost the game 3-1 after being ahead early in the game.

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