Cliftonville Fans' Chaos Before Irish Cup Semi-Final

0:00It's April 7th, you're listening to Europe News today, AI-powered coverage from across the continent. I'm Corey with the story. Last Friday before the Irish Cup semi-final at Windsor Park, chaos erupted with Clifton ville fans. Fireworks and bottles flew during a parade of about 200 supporters headed to face Dungan and Swift's. Nine police officers got hurt, a child was struck by a bottle, and a 19-year-old man now faces charges like riotous behavior. The fan march had full approval from the parade's commission, but things turned ugly fast outside the stadium. Inside, flares lit up the stands, adding to the tension that had everyone on edge. Assembly speaker Edwin Poots hid back hard, warning that North Belfast residents might block rows to keep Cliftonville crowds from reaching Windsor. Park again. Local folks are fed up with the disruptions hitting their neighborhoods. Now the Tommy Bresslin North Belfast Red Supporters Club fired off a statement Tuesday, slamming the inappropriate antics and saying they had zero.

1:02Part in the parade. They're calling out Cliftonville FC for staying quiet and questioning why a club director applied for the permit. They also flag intimidating scenes with those flares, pushing the team to speak up and sort this mess before it spirals further.