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Ashley Westwood tackles pitch invader after he shoved team-mate James Tarkowski in fiery derbyJack Cork was attacked by an invading Blackburn fan, in the Lancashire derby grudge match at Ewood Park.The Burnley midfielder was celebrating, his opener in Burnley’s 2-0 win over their bitter local rivals when the thug raced onto the pitch and grabbed him by the throat. But the pitch invader got a shock when players from both teams turned on him and wrestled him to the ground. The stewards were initially quite slow to react, but pictures showed a steward wrestling the man to the ground moments later before escorting him off the pitch.There was an increased police presence ahead of the game at Ewood Park due to the two sides' close geographical location and strong rivalry.

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Burnley's Ashley Westwood Tackles Blackburn Fan Stormed Pitch In Volatile Derby