Fans in court over pre-match showdown

Eight face charges over incident that saw stones and bottles thrown

A showdown between 38 fans of Bohemians and Cork City before a soccer match at Turner’s Cross saw stones and bottles being thrown.

Yesterday eight young men appeared in court where investigating officer, Sgt Alan Cronin, said he had CCTV of the incident and expressed concern about it being supplied to the accused in case it would be posted on social media.