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.
Everton's official Twitter account sent out a message warning fans not to go near Lille's main square
Everton's players train at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, hours before an attack on their fans in Lille
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