Three men were arrested following reports of fighting inside a North East football stadium.

Following a football match at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday (October 21) between Middlesbrough FC and Birmingham City FC, three men were arrested after reports of fighting.

A man, 19, was bailed for section 4 public order and possession of class A drugs.

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Meanwhile, a 44-year-old man was and 19-year-old man were also charged in relation to the incident.

An investigation continues into reports of fighting outside the ground.

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "Following a football match at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday 21st October between Middlesbrough FC and Birmingham City FC, three men were arrested.

"A 19-year-old man was bailed for section 4 public order and poss class A drugs, a 44-year-old man was charged with public order and a 19-year-old man was charged with two counts of public order.

"An investigation continues into reports of fighting outside the ground."