It did not have quite the same effect as the one that caused the abandonment of the game in Serbia last week but the drone has now arrived in Manchester.

Police have announced that a man has been arrested after a drone aircraft was flown over the Etihad stadium on Saturday during the game between Manchester City and Spurs.

The 41-year-old, from the Nottingham area, was arrested on the nearby Asda car park and has been bailed for eight weeks pending further enquiries.

Gold commander for the game, Chief Inspector Chris Hill, said: “The drones could pose a threat to crowd safety and potentially cause alarm in crowded areas.

“Even small drones can weigh up to seven or eight kilograms and could cause damage or injury if they fall from height. Thankfully, no one was hurt.

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