THREE York City fans have been arrested for allegedly breaching football banning orders during the club’s big day out at Wembley.

The supporters could now face further punishment from the Metropolitan Police after being caught watching the Minstermen’s FA Trophy final defeat against Stevenage Borough – despite being banned from the famous stadium.

No charges have yet been brought by the London force, but the arrests were another blot on one of the most prestigious days in the club’s history, after some fans lit flares behind one of the goals before kick-off and in the opening minutes of the match – which City bosses said left them “disappointed” and “embarrassed”.

A Metropolitan Police spokeswoman confirmed three people had been arrested for alleged Section 2 football banning order offences in the City section at Wembley, although it is not known whether the arrests were connected with the flare incidents – which members of the Jorvik Reds supporters’ group have said were aimed at providing a colourful and inspirational show of support.

City’s community and communications director, Sophie Hicks, said: “We are liaising with police and trying to find out more information, and we will then get to the bottom of what happened.

“But, at this stage, the information we have received is vague.”

She said the club had received “a lot of positive feedback” from supporters who travelled to London for Saturday’s match.

“It is tremendous and very uplifting to hear what they thought of the experience,” she said.

“We have written to the Football Association to praise them for their organisation and the helpfulness of the Wembley staff.”

Meanwhile, police are studying CCTV footage in an attempt to catch thugs who threw a brick through the windscreen of a City supporters’ bus. The York Pullman coach was carrying fans back from Wembley on Saturday when it was attacked near the junction of the A1 and A63, south of South Milford, with one supporter being taken to hospital after suffering an injured leg.

“This was one of a number of similar incidents where projectiles, such as rocks, stones or bricks, have been thrown in that area at passing vehicles,” said Detective Inspector Nick Wallen, of West Yorkshire Police. He said a lorry was also targeted by yobs on Saturday afternoon.

City’s commercial director, Ross Potter, visited the injured supporter at his home yesterday and Mrs Hicks – who also praised Pullman’s travel operation for the final – said: “His leg below the knee is very bruised and swollen and he is on crutches, but he is okay.

“He is still in good spirits despite the incident. He had a fantastic day at Wembley and he was full of praise for Pullman and how the driver dealt with the incident.”