Pro-Tamil protest at World Twenty20

Pro-Tamil supporters staged a protest outside Trent Bridge here on Monday where Sri Lanka were playing Australia in the World Twenty20 championship.

Police said around 70 people were involved in the demonstration while Sky News earlier reported that the Sri Lanka team had been delayed entering the ground because of the protest.

"We are currently facilitating a lawful protest, which is being carried out in a peaceful manner," said Nottinghamshire police chief inspector Steve Haylett. The tournament is Sri Lanka's first international team assignment since March when their bus came under attack in Lahore where they were playing a Test series.

The terror assault left eight Pakistanis dead and several members of the team injured.

NOTTINGHAM, AFP