Two arrested and one rushed to hospital amid Newcastle's cup celebrations _(Image: PA)_
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Newcastle’s Carabao Cup celebrations saw two arrested and one person taken to hospital.
Northumbria Police confirmed that two suspects were arrested for public order offences during the large-scale event, which saw [Newcastle United](http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/football/newcastle) supporters flood the city to revel in the team’s success.
Emergency services were also called to reports of an injured person outside St James’ Park.
Newcastle United fans watch on as the players pass by aboard an open top bus during the Carabao Cup trophy parade in Newcastle. Newcastle United beat Liverpool 2–1 in the Carabao Cup final earlier this month. _(Image: DANNY LAWSON/PA)_ A North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) spokesperson said: “We received a call at 4.29pm on Saturday March 29 to reports of a person injured outside of St James Park on Barrack Road, Newcastle.
"We dispatched an ambulance crew to the scene and transported one patient to hospital for further treatment.”
Fans in their thousands at Town Moor _(Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)_ Despite the incidents, Northumbria Police praised the crowd for creating a “real party atmosphere” and ensuring the event was “as safe as possible.”
The force also acknowledged the efforts of officers, staff, and volunteers who they said worked tirelessly to manage the massive turnout.
Drone event above Town Moor _(Image: PA)_
The full Northumbria Police statement reads: “We hope everyone thoroughly enjoyed Newcastle United’s victory celebrations.
“The scenes we saw in the city were absolutely incredible.
“We’d like to thank the masses who turned out to celebrate and brought a real party atmosphere while helping ensure the day passed as safely as possible.
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“We further thank our partners who were involved in such a large-scale event – this required a real team effort from everyone.
“We also want to recognise the efforts of all our officers, staff and volunteers who worked tirelessly on the ground and behind the scenes.
“It’s a day that will live long in the memory of everyone."
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