Yesterday, officers raided four addresses in Edge End Avenue, Nelson; Shadsworth Road, Blackburn; Greenside Avenue, Blackburn and Pritchard Street, Blackburn.

Four men aged 17, 19, 28 and 34 were arrested on suspicion of committing violent disorder at the Station Pub, in Cherry Tree, Blackburn, around 6 p.m. on Sunday, October 18th. The 19-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs after officers seized around 200 suspected Ecstasy tablets.

Over 30 officers from across Lancashire, including support units, detectives, response officers and search teams took part in the operation which began around 8 a.m..

Det. Insp. Jill Johnston said: "These arrests were the culmination of a detailed and complex investigation to identify those believed to be involved in the disorder at The Station pub last month. This should demonstrate our commitment to tackling people suspected of committing football related violent disorder."

The 28-year-old has been bailed pending further inquiries and the other three men are being questioned.

Police inquiries continue and officers are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact them on 0845 1 25 35 45 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

These latest arrests were in addition to 33 men who were arrested and released on police bail in connection with violent disorder. A further two men were charged with committing violent disorder - Paul Hartley (25), from Church Street, Briercliffe, and Daniel Tempest (26), from Cog Lane, Burnley.