POLICE made an arrest during Barrow's AFC win over Swindon Town at Holker Street.

Officers at the ground said a small group of away fans were 'causing trouble' at the match.

One away fan, a 27-year-old man, was arrested and cautioned for public order offences.

Police said a Barrow fan was ejected from the game and is under investigation for using a pyrotechnic and throwing an object towards the pitch.

Officers have stressed that pyrotechnics, including flares, smoke bombs and fireworks, are banned at football matches.

A police spokesman said: "[The] arrested man was a 27-year-old Swindon Town fan. He was cautioned for public order offences.

A 17-year-old from Barrow is under investigation regarding use of a pyro and throwing an object towards the playing area."

PC Rickie Wallbank, the designated football officer for Barrow AFC, said: “Use of pyrotechnics inside a football ground is an offence and could result in serious injury for yourself or those around you.

“It can also result in a criminal record and a banning.

“We are working closely with the club on this and other matters."

Praising the good behaviour of Barrow fans, he added: “I’m also keen to acknowledge and thank the overwhelming majority of Barrow supporters for their conduct on Saturday.

"They were a credit to their club and the town, after a fantastic result on the pitch.”

Barrow ran out 2-0 winners against the Wiltshire club on Saturday.

Figures released earlier this year revealed the small number of times match-going Barrow AFC were arrested in the last five years.

Data released by the Home Office showed that fans had been apprehended for public order offences and for throwing missiles.

In total six arrests have been made since 2015, making fans of the League Two club among the most law-abiding in the football league pyramid.

The highest number of arrests in a year were made in 2015/16 when officers made three arrests for public order offences.

In 2017/18 two arrests for public order and throwing missiles were made.

A further arrest for a public order offence was made by police in 2019/20.

Four of the arrests were made at home games at Barrow's Holker Street ground and two were at away games.