Police officer hurt after Liverpool-Man City game

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A police officer was injured, and 10 people arrested, after trouble flared when Liverpool played Manchester City in a fevered atmosphere at Anfield over the weekend.Merseyside Police said one man was arrested on suspicion on two offences of assault against a police constable following Sunday's game in Liverpool, which City won 3-0.The force said the officer sustained a serious facial injury, with the perpetrator arrested on Anfield Road after the game, at around 18:30 BST. Five fans were also arrested on suspicion of tragedy chanting.

Sunday's match was the first game for City since the club was found guilty of 114 charges over the breaching of Premier League financial rules.Merseyside Police said one fan was also arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly and assault, two were arrested for affray, and one on suspicion of throwing items on to the pitch.The force said the injured officer was taken to hospital for treatment and "is now recovering at home.Ch Insp Leanne Hobin said: "The officers and stewards are there to protect the public and keep them safe, and it is extremely disappointing that an officer has sustained a serious injury while carrying out that duty."