A large mob was filmed clashing with police on foot and on horseback around Cardiff city centre – after reports of missiles thrown at the pub and a bus attacked
Cardiff city centre has erupted in chaos this afternoon as a violent mob has taken to the streets – with reports of a bus being attacked and members of the public warned to “stay away”.
Video footage captured a group of around 100 people launching missiles at a pub, while police were seen trying separate a large group of football supporters from another crowd appearing to be Cardiff fans outside a Prince of Wales pub on St Mary’s Street.
South Wales Police said they are “aware of some incidents of disorder that have taken place in Cardiff city centre ahead of today’s Championship match between Cardiff City and Bristol City at Cardiff City Stadium. Officers have been very busy in ensuring supporters get to the stadium as safely as possible.
“A derby fixture such as this always comes with a highly charged atmosphere. Unfortunately there will always a be a minority that will seek to engage in disorder, but officers are responding quickly to stop any such incidents. A policing operation is in place to ensure both sets of supporters can leave the stadium safely following the match.”
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