Four arrests have been made at Turf Moor and an enhanced police presence is in place following the East Lancs derby between Blackburn Rovers and Burnley.

Three men and a 14-year-old boy were arrested during the match for offences including racism and the release of ‘pyrotechnics’, Lancashire Constabulary has said.

The force said some individuals ‘let themselves, their clubs and their families down’ during the match between the Rovers and Burnley, which ended in a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor.

A 35-year-old man from Accrington and a 14-year-old boy from Blackburn were arrested on suspicion of releasing ‘pyrotechnics’ – such as fireworks – in the stadium.

A 55-year-old man from Whalley has also been arrested on suspicion of racially or religiously aggravated harassment, while a 20-year-old man from Nottingham was arrested on suspicion of racially or religiously aggravated public disorder, the force said.

Lancashire Constabulary said it is aware of other offences committed ‘inside and outside of the stadium’, and that it will be reviewing evidence, including footage, and working with clubs to identify people involved.

Those involved should expect to be arrested or receive Football Banning Orders, the force added.

An enhanced police presence will be maintained throughout East Lancashire ‘for the remainder of the day and night’.

Superintendent Melita Worswick, who was Lancashire Constabulary’s gold command for the fixture, said: “I would like to thank the vast majority of supporters for their mostly exemplary behaviour during this fiercely contested derby fixture.

“Unfortunately, a handful of mindless individuals have engaged in extremely disappointing and offensive behaviour.

“There is no place in Lancashire for hate of any kind. Anyone who engages in such behaviour should expect to be dealt with robustly.

“I would also like to thank our officers and colleagues from partner agencies who have worked extremely hard to ensure the fixture passed off without too much incident.”