Man held over drone flight at Manchester City stadium

The drone was flown over the East stand during Saturday's game at the Etihad Stadium

A man has been arrested after a drone was flown over Manchester City's home game with Tottenham Hotspur.

Greater Manchester Police said the 41-year-old man, from Nottingham, was arrested in the nearby Asda car park.

The drone was spotted flying over the East stand of the Etihad Stadium during City's 4-1 victory on Saturday.

A GMP spokesman said the man was arrested on suspicion of breaching the Air Navigation Order and released on police bail for eight weeks.

Ch Insp Chris Hill, said: "The drones could pose a threat to crowd safety and potentially cause alarm in crowded areas.