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The victim of an assault remains critically ill in the intensive care unit of a Belfast hospital. | The victim of an assault remains critically ill in the intensive care unit of a Belfast hospital. |
He was assaulted when trouble involving football supporters broke out following the Irish Cup semi-final between Linfield and Cliftonville on Saturday. | |
An SDLP councillor said the Irish Football Association should investigate the disturbances at the junction of King Street and Castle Street. | |
Sinn Féin said the trouble "was started by a crowd of Linfield supporters". | Sinn Féin said the trouble "was started by a crowd of Linfield supporters". |
The 32-year-old victim suffered head and neck injuries. | |
The SDLP's Margaret Walsh said: " We need to call on the IFA to have a full investigation into what has happened. | |
"After all, if these are football supporters they (IFA) need to ensure that their supporters are acting in a proper way." |