Drone stops play during Arsenal's clash with Fleetwood: Police forced to intervene as Carabao Cup tie is suspended for nearly 10 minutes in bizarre scenes

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Arsenal's Carabao Cup tie against Fleetwood Town was halted for nearly 10 minutes after a drone was spotted hovering over the pitch.

Arsenal 's Carabao Cup tie against Fleetwood Town was halted for nearly 10 minutes after a drone was spotted hovering over the pitch.

The drone was spotted just minutes into the match at Fleetwood's Highbury Stadium.

Referee Michael Salisbury halted play as Arsenal prepared to take a corner, before an extended delay.

Both teams began passing balls between themselves as the sides looked to remain warm while they awaited further information.

The referee was then seen in discussion with both managers on the touchline, before appearing to signal for both sets of players to make their way off the pitch.

While discussions continued between players and the official, police reportedly identified the drone operator, with the intervention allowing the cup tie to resume.

The bizarre situation had led to a delay of over eight and a half minutes.

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