9:13am UK, Friday May 16, 2008

Greater Manchester police have charged 11 Rangers fans with criminal offences following violence during the Uefa Cup final.

Images show clashes in Manchester

Seven of the men were charged with public order offences, one with assault, one with being drunk in a sports ground and one with throwing a missile.

Manchester Council has ordered an inquiry after supporters clashed with riot police for around five hours in Manchester.

It happened after a big screen broke down just before the match, which the Scottish club lost 2-0 to Russian side Zenit St Petersburg.

A number of Rangers fans have complained of a "hard-edged" approach by officers.

Pictures emerged showing one fan being targeted by a police dog after violence broke out in the city.

But Manchester Police defended its approach as "measured" and released CCTV footage showing football fans attacking officers.

The video shows a group vandalising a car and another pouncing on a policeman as he lay on the ground.

"It shows the measured response taken by officers in the face of mindless thuggery," the force said in a statement.

At least 15 police officers were injured during the disturbances - their wounds included a broken arm, dislocated shoulder, cracked ribs, stitches in the ear and a broken finger.

A further 11 Rangers fans who were arrested have been bailed, pending further inquiries.

Another 12 fans have been given a caution that will go on their records following their arrests.

Seven other men, including one Zenit St Petersburg fan, were released without charge.