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Trouble ahead of World Cup game Trouble ahead of World Cup game
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At least one person has been injured during disturbances in Belfast city centre. Nine people have been arrested following trouble in Belfast ahead of Saturday's World Cup qualifier between NI and Poland at Windsor Park.
The trouble broke out at a pub on Bedford Street at about 1430 GMT on Saturday. The trouble broke out at a pub on Bedford Street in the city centre at about 1430 GMT. There has also been a disturbance in the Lisburn Road area.
It is understood to have involved a number of Polish football fans. The police are still at the scene. The pub on Bedford Street has closed, considerable damage having been caused.
The trouble comes ahead of this afternoon's World Cup qualifier between Northern Ireland and Poland at Windsor Park. A police spokeswoman said the majority of those arrested were Polish football fans.
At least one person has been injured during the disturbances.