Published: Thursday, 26th November, 2009 9:55am

Riot after pitch clash

by Craig Nisbet

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FOOTBALL fans fought in the streets following a crunch derby match on Saturday, police say.

Five men were arrested following a "boisterous" match which saw a WALL knocked down, an ugly brawl on the pitch among players during the Beith versus Kilbirnie Ladeside game and punches thrown in the area around Bellsdale Park afterwards.

Several officers had been sent to cover the match in the Stagecoach Super League Premier Division because of the local rivalry between the two clubs.

Beith manager John Millar said: "Obviously you don't want to see things like that going on."

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