Clashes Erupt Between Beitar Jerusalem Fans and Police in Larnaca Ahead of Conference League Match
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Beitar Jerusalem fans clashed with police in Larnaca, Cyprus, before their Conference League match, prompting tear gas use and heightened security.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Beitar Jerusalem fans caused disturbances in Larnaca city center before the match.
- Police used tear gas to disperse the crowd and prevent escalation.
- A nighttime manhunt was launched to find those involved in the clashes.
- Fans were escorted back to their lodgings under heavy security before midnight.
- Security around the stadium and city was significantly increased for the match.
- The swift police response prevented more serious violence.
Tensions escalated in Larnaca, Cyprus, on the night before the Conference League second qualifying round match between AEK Larnaca and Beitar Jerusalem, scheduled for Thursday at 19:30. According to local Cypriot media, a small group of Beitar Jerusalem supporters caused disturbances in the city center, damaging property and carrying dangerous objects. The police responded by deploying a large force and used tear gas to disperse the crowd, preventing further escalation. Following the incidents, a nighttime manhunt was launched to identify and arrest those involved. Police sources in Cyprus noted that the swift intervention helped avoid more serious violence, and some fans were escorted back to their accommodations under heavy security just before midnight. Ahead of the match, security measures around the AEK Arena and throughout Larnaca have been significantly increased to prevent further clashes and maintain public order.
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