Man U fans-police clash

Manchester United fans clashed with police at the English premiership side’s Old Trafford ground after the sons of the club’s new US owner visited the stadium for the first time since their family takeover. Greater Manchester police arrested a number of people during the angry protest last evening and deployed dog units and special anti-riot officers, a spokeswoman said.

According to a report on the BBC website, the three sons of Malcolm Glazer, the 76-year-old American tycoon were forced to leave Old Trafford in police vans. Around 200 Manchester United fans staged protest outside the ground after learning that Joel, Avi and Bryan Glazer were at Old Trafford for their first look at the stadium.

The trio are members of the Old Trafford board, installed by their father earlier this month when he assumed control of the club and de-listed United from the stock exchange. On Tuesday, Glazer passed the 98-per cent mark in his buy-up of United shares, allowing him under stock market rules to compulsorily purchase the remainder and complete the takeover.