Eight arrests at Cardiff Swansea derby match

Police praised the stewarding at the stadium

Eight people were arrested at the south Wales football derby between Cardiff City and Swansea City, including one for running onto the pitch.

The game was won by hosts Cardiff 2-1 with an injury time goal.

Four people were arrested for public order offences. The other arrests included assaulting a police officer, and criminal damage.

All of the arrests were made in and around the stadium. There were just over 25,000 people at the game.

South Wales Police praised the behaviour of the majority of the supporters before, during and after the game which kicked off at 1720 BST on Saturday.

Cardiff's Peter Whittingham and Swansea's David Cotterill (left)

Before the match, warnings had been issued that anyone caught misbehaving would be banned from future games.

Divisional Commander for Cardiff, Ch Supt Josh Jones said: "Despite the later kick-off, which might have led to increased alcohol-related disorder, I am pleased to say that the event passed relatively smoothly without major incident.

"This can be attributed to a combination of factors - the layout of the new stadium, the good behaviour of the fans, the stewarding at Cardiff City Football Club and effective policing.

"Unfortunately there was some unacceptable damage to toilets inside the stadium prior to the game which will now form part of a post-match investigation along with the eight arrests."

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