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Flares thrown at pitch at Arsenal vs Galatasaray match

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A dramatic video has emerged of flares being thrown onto the football pitch at the Emirates Stadium, north London, during a Champions League group stage match between Arsenal and Galatasaray on Wednesday.

In the footage, captured from the stands, flares are hurled at the pitch, after Galatasaray conceded their second goal, causing play to be suspended.

The players are seen to appeal to the crowd for calm, so that the match can continue.

According to ITV News, riot police were ordered into position in front of Galatasaray fans after flares were hurled on to the pitch in the first half, and police have confirmed that six arrests were made as part of their operation.

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