Ten arrested as Brighton and Hove Albion beat near rivals Crystal Palace

Ten people were arrested as Brighton and Hove Albion beat near rivals Crystal Palace at the Amex stadium in Falmer last night (Tuesday 4 December).

Three of the arrests were made at the ground, including a man believed to have thrown a pie at Wilfried Zaha, three were held at Falmer railway station and four in Brighton.

Sussex Police said that the arrests were as follows.

A 25-year-old man from Croydon was arrested in Middle Street, Brighton, on suspicion of common assault and having a class A drug.

A 23-year-old man from Shoreham was arrested in Queen’s Road, Brighton, on suspicion of using threatening or abusive words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress.

A 55-year-old man from Shoreham was arrested at the Amex stadium on suspicion of affray.

A 17-year-old boy was arrested at the Amex stadium on suspicion of affray.

A 21-year-old man from Shoreham was arrested at the Amex stadium on suspicion of throwing a missile (a pie) on to a football playing area.

A 34-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested in West Street, Brighton, on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in a public place.

A 31-year-old man from Bromley was arrested at Falmer railway station on suspicion of common assault of an emergency worker.

A 57-year-old man from Lewisham was arrested at Falmer railway station on suspicion of common assault of an emergency worker.

A 28-year-old man from Polegate was arrested on the approaches to Falmer railway station on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH).

An 18-year-old man from Chipstead was arrested at Brighton railway station on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in a public place.

All remained in custody at midnight.