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Thursday, 23 October 2014

French police used tear gas on visiting Everton fans ahead of Europa League tie[Photos]

Riot police resorted to using tear gas against Everton fans on Thursday afternoon after a second bout of trouble in Lille's city centre, with reports of rubber bullets being fired. 
Toffees supporters had gathered in the square ahead of their club's Europa League Group H clash against Lille before a group a French fans reportedly made their second attack on the visiting contingent in as many days.
The mood seemed relaxed and jovial as the 7,000-strong Everton faithful looked forward to the game before an act of aggression seemed to spark riot police into action.

#MORE pics below:French riot police run towards a group of fans in the Grand Place, Lille's main squareAn Everton supporter holds a burning blue flare while other fans gather behind himA group of Everton supporters still found time to play a bit of football, even with riot police all aroundFlares were set off in Lille's main square as Everton fans gathered ahead of Thursday's Europa League gameThousands of people gathered in Lille's main square on Thursday as they prepared for the Europa LeagueThe main square in Lille was largely cleared by riot police following the incidents on Thursday afternoonEverton's official Twitter account sent out a message warning fans not to go near Lille's main squareEverton's official Twitter account sent out a message warning fans not to go near Lille's main square
Unconfirmed reports indicate that French police used tear gas and fired rubber bullets on Everton fansEverton fans sang loudly in the squad and showed support for their side ahead of the Europa League clashEverton's players train at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, hours before an attack on their fans in LilleEverton's players train at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, hours before an attack on their fans in Lille
Leighton Baines (right) and Samuel Eto'o (2nd right) get put through their paces on Wednesday night
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