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UK police appeal for calm as India-Pak post-match 'disorder' spills over

cricket match at the end of last month spilled over into "serious disorder" on Saturday and the early hours of Sunday in the city of Leicester in eastern England. Reports circulating on social media claimed the spark this weekend was a protest march, with footage showing police attempting to hold back two sets of crowds as objects such as glass bottles were thrown, and some people could be seen carrying sticks and batons. "We have had numerous reports of an outbreak of disorder in parts of the east Leicester area of the city," Leicestershire Police temporary chief constable Rob Nixon said in a Twitter video.

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UK police appeal for calm as India-Pak post-match 'disorder' spills over

Are shops open on Monday including stores such as Primark, Argos, B&M, Home Bargains and B&Q?

Queen's state funeral: Time, service details and everything you need to know

The fondly remembered people whose funeral announcements were made in the Manchester Evening News this week

Celtic fans chant through minute's applause in memory of Britain's Queen Elizabeth

Canterbury's Ruben Harris wins wheelchair tennis triple while Kent youngsters also excel in athletics, hockey, cycling and triathlon in School Games National Finals

What can we expect as World Mixed Doubles returns to snooker calendar? Ronnie O'Sullivan emulates Steve Davis era

Canelo Alvarez dominates Gennady Golovkin to retain undisputed super-middleweight championship on points