POLICE were drafted in from all over Greater Manchester to deal with rowdy Burnley fans who were causing a disturbance after the Clarets victory over Stockport on Saturday.

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police confirmed the team's promotion-hopeful fans celebrated the 2-0 score line by causing disorder in Manchester City Centre.

The incident occurred as parents left a Tweenies concert at the MEN Arena.

One mum from Langho said: "I hope the so-called Burnley FC supporters who rampaged violently through Victoria Station after the Stockport game, terrorising hundreds of families with young children leaving the Tweenies concert at the MEN Arena, had a better day than us.

"Fearing for our safety we were advised by the riot police to withdraw from the station, they could not guarantee our children's safety.

"We were forced to wait a further 90 minutes on a cold, rainy March evening while these mindless yobs were ferried on their way. My children are still terrified by the incident. I wonder how the hooligans feel today."

The police spokesman said: "It was quickly quelled when a number of officers were called in from surrounding divisions to assist city centre staff.

"Any further problems were dealt with by robust policing and all the fans were escorted to the railway stations and they made their way home without further incident and there were no arrests.

"Some fans were kept on trains while others were moved through the stations."

Nobody from the club was available for comment today.

Burnley Football Club Chief executive Andrew Watson said: "We will look into the matter as and when it is reported to us by the police.

"As always we reiterate the club's policy for several years now that anyone convicted of a football relates offence will receive a life ban from Turf Moor.

"We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the alleged offences."