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| A man beaten and stabbed by a gang in Belfast was "just in the wrong place at the wrong time," his father-in-law has said. | A man beaten and stabbed by a gang in Belfast was "just in the wrong place at the wrong time," his father-in-law has said. |
| The 32-year-old suffered serious head and neck injuries after he was attacked by a crowd at the junction of King Street and Castle Street on Saturday. | The 32-year-old suffered serious head and neck injuries after he was attacked by a crowd at the junction of King Street and Castle Street on Saturday. |
| It is claimed the trouble was started by some Linfield supporters after the Irish Cup semi-final with Cliftonville. | It is claimed the trouble was started by some Linfield supporters after the Irish Cup semi-final with Cliftonville. |
| Reports suggest some attackers wore neo-Nazi gear and had English accents. | Reports suggest some attackers wore neo-Nazi gear and had English accents. |
| The victim's father-in-law said his injuries were horrific. | The victim's father-in-law said his injuries were horrific. |
| "He was on a life-support machine and for a time, we didn't know if he was going to live or die," he said. | "He was on a life-support machine and for a time, we didn't know if he was going to live or die," he said. |
| 'Throat cut' | |
| "His throat has been cut, his face has been badly beaten, he has head injuries with stitches on his nose and is very badly bruised. | "His throat has been cut, his face has been badly beaten, he has head injuries with stitches on his nose and is very badly bruised. |
| The 32-year-old victim was stabbed in the throat"He wasn't breathing when he arrived at hospital, and is very heavily sedated." | |
| A crowd of about 40 men made their way through the city centre on Saturday afternoon. | |
| After shouting abuse and creating a disturbance in Castle Street, they tried to force their way into a pub but were prevented from entering. | |
| They then went down King Street, where they attacked the victim. | |
| Police are examining CCTV footage in an attempt to identify those responsible. | |
| Linfield bosses have said it has not been confirmed that club supporters were involved in the attack. | Linfield bosses have said it has not been confirmed that club supporters were involved in the attack. |
| It has been condemned by IFA President Raymond Kennedy, who said there was no place in football for such behaviour. |