POLICE made a number of arrests after a large disorder broke out near a nightclub in Evesham on Christmas Eve.

The disorder spilled out onto the Workman Bridge, in Bridge Street and police have thanked the door staff of Marilyn's Nightclub for assisting them in the arrest.

The incident happened before 11pm on Christmas Eve, and afterwards the Worcester Custody Sergeant twitter account tweeted: "Well done to the brave South Worcestershire Cops who dealt with that until back up arrived in face of hostility.

"Thanks also to the local doorstaff who assisted them."

Four people were arrested following the incident, and police have not confirmed if they since been charged.