Manchester, June 3 : Match referee Brian Hastings has said England and Pakistan's players' behaviour was not acceptable following the conclusion of the third day's play in the second test here at Old Trafford.

The New Zealand official was concerned by an incident involving England's Andrew Caddick and Pakistan's Rashid Latif and Azhar Mahmood that happened while the home side slumped to 357 in their first innings.

"Match referee Brian Hastings held separate meetings with the captains of both sides, regarding an incident on the pitch during England's innings," a statement issued on his behalf read.

"He also spoke to Andrew Caddick, Rashid Latif and Azhar Mahmood and in respect of these meetings has issued a warning to both teams that their behaviour was not acceptable."

However, the statement added that Hastings would not be taking any further action.