A Steward was in hospital last night after being viciously assaulted when England's one-day international against Pakistan at Headingley ended in a pitch invasion.

The official, who was knocked to the ground and kicked as he attempted to protect the high-tech camera stumps from fans, was carried from the playing area on a stretcher.

The invasion left Pakistan needing four runs to win with six wickets remaining and England conceded defeat - the first time this has happened in a one-day international.

England captain Alec Stewart condemned the "disgraceful" scenes.

"We were going to lose anyway, but the pitch invasion makes it a very sad day for English cricket," he said.

Former national coach David Lloyd branded the invasion "a mad stampede". He feared it would lead to a clamour for perimeter fencing to be introduced for one-day internationals.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said disorder was continuing around Headingley last night.

"The situation is ongoing. Officers have been drafted in to help their colleagues," he said. "Some people have been arrested.

"There has been some damage at the ground. There is continuing disorder in and around the ground."

An England and Wales Cricket Board spokesman said the steward suffered multiple injuries. "He was knocked to the ground and he was kicked. He has two broken ribs and he has suffered some damage to his spleen and he is being kept in hospital."

Chris Hassell, chief executive of Yorkshire County Cricket Club, said it would hold an inquiry.

"We will be having a review in the next 24 hours to look at the situation," he said.

Pakistan captain Waqar Younis said: "I was sad at the end the way it finished. We have got to do something about the security."

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