Clashes Erupt Between Beitar Jerusalem Fans and Police in Larnaca Ahead of Conference League Match
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Ahead of their Conference League match in Larnaca, Beitar Jerusalem fans clashed with Cypriot police, leading to tear gas use and heightened security measures.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Beitar Jerusalem fans caused disturbances in Larnaca city center before the July 23 match.
- Police used tear gas to disperse fans carrying dangerous objects and causing property damage.
- Authorities launched a nighttime manhunt to arrest those involved in the clashes.
- Fans were escorted back to their lodgings under heavy security before midnight.
- Security was significantly increased around AEK Arena and the city for the match.
- Swift police action prevented more serious escalation of violence.
Tensions escalated in Larnaca, Cyprus, on the night of July 22-23 as a group of Beitar Jerusalem fans caused disturbances in the city center ahead of their team's Conference League qualifier against AEK Larnaca scheduled for July 23 at 19:30. According to local Cypriot media, the fans damaged property and some carried dangerous objects, prompting a large police response.
Police deployed tear gas to disperse the crowd, which scattered into nearby alleys. Following the unrest, authorities launched a nighttime manhunt to identify and arrest those involved. Police sources in Cyprus noted that the swift intervention prevented further escalation, and by just before midnight, some fans were escorted back to their accommodations under heavy security.
In preparation for the evening match at AEK Arena, local police significantly increased security measures around the stadium and throughout Larnaca to prevent further clashes between fan groups and maintain public order.
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