Five Bolton fans arrested after disturbance on the pitch

Five Bolton Wanderers fans have been arrested after a disturbance during the club's clash with Morecambe.

The league one fixture had to be suspended for 10 minutes and players were removed from the pitch after numerous racial slurs were directed to the Bolton bench.

But once the game at the Mazuma Stadium resumed and Wanderers equalised a number of their fans went onto the pitch.

Following this five supporters of the club have been arrested for offences including being drunk and disorderly, pitch encroachment and an assault on a police officer.

Morecambe FC has also pledged to investigate with the police about the alleged racist remarks.

Insp James Martin, of Morecambe Police, condemned fans who misbehaved at the game.

He said: “Some of the behaviour at this afternoon’s match was utterly disgraceful and completely unacceptable.

“We will be working closely with Morecambe FC to identify those responsible so that we can take the appropriate action.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101.

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It seems, from comments on the Shrimps Facebook page, that Santa wasn't Bad Santa after all and that someone else is being questioned about the alleged 'racist' remark(s) that brought about the player withdrawal.