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GALATASARAY and Fenerbahce’s heated derby was interrupted after a raft of flares were thrown in the stands.

The historic clash between the two bitter rivals had everything except goals as the two Istanbul foes played out a goalless draw at the RAMS Park.

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Tensions were sky high before kick-off as the two sets of players refused to shake hands after making their way onto the pitch.

And Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic had to interrupt the clash in the 52nd minute due to crowd trouble.

According to Hurriyet, Fener fans threw torches they lit towards Galata fans.

Scary scenes ensued despite the unusually stricter security measures, which saw the presence of 30,000 police officers.

However, the match was restarted after the authorities intervened and regained control.

Jose Mourinho’s side was desperate for the three points to cut down the deficit with Galatasaray.

And the visitors almost pulled it off on 67 minutes with the biggest chance of the match.

Fenerbahce star Filip Kostic delivered a corner-kick that was met by Alexander Djiku’s header.

However, Galatasaray goalkeeper Fernando Muslera produced a stunning double save as he denied Djiku and then Edin Djeko who came close to scoring from the rebound.

Mourinho’s men, who will face Rangers in the Europa League’s Last 16, are now in second place with six points separating them from the top.

And Okan Buruk’s men are now posing as top favourites to win a third successive Super Lig title.

AN “AGITATED” man accused of removing mattresses from a proposed centre for asylum seekers in Coolock in Dublin “incited” a riot involving 500 people, a court was told.

Keith Daly, 47, was allegedly identified from video evidence, including bodycams and RTE footage, Dublin District Court heard.

During a bail hearing, he stated: “I have never been to a protest before.”

Mr Daly was one of three men from north Dublin charged today with various offences connected to events on July 15 at or near the former Crown Paints factory on Malahide Road.

There were violent scenes in the area after the Government announced plans to repurpose the building to house international protection applicants.

Ross O’Neill, 34, of Buttercup Park, Darndale; Patrick Maughan, 21, from Chanel Grove, Coolock; and Mr Daly, from Moatview Drive, Priorswood were each granted €200 bail at Dublin District Court this evening.

But Judge Michele Finan ordered the trio to stay away from International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) centres, remain contactable by phone, and stay off social media.

Mr Daly was given an extra bail term, banning him from attending all protests.

Judge Finan ordered them to appear again on May 19 for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions to be obtained.

Mr Daly was charged with burglary of the factory, theft of mattresses, and criminal damage offences.

Garda Jordan Martin alleged these incidents happened at around 10.30am.

He claimed the accused entered the site without permission and threatened a security guard, saying: “Touch me, and I’ll break your f***ing jaw, I’m telling you.”

‘AGITATED STATE’

It was also alleged he told the security man: “Open the gate, or I’ll grab something and stick it through you.”

Garda Martin claimed the accused was captured on CCTV and bodycam in “an agitated state”.

He allegedly removed four mattresses from the site, brought them to an area beside a fire, and took other units out of a truck before kicking and damaging them.

The contested bail hearing was told that Mr Daly was identified by CCTV, bodycams, and footage shown on an RTE Investigates broadcast, and he had distinct facial features.

BAIL CONTESTED

The officer claimed the accused “instigated riots” involving 500 people and assaults on gardai that lasted into the night.

Questioned by Judge Finan, the garda confirmed the man had not come to further garda attention, and these were the only charges he had before the courts.

His defence solicitor, Ciara Dinneny, submitted that there was no evidence her client had committed serious offences on bail.

She said he was agreeable to most of the conditions sought but had a right to protest.

‘DO NOT ATTEND’ ORDER

Mr Daly told Judge Finan: “I have never been to a protest before.”

Judge Finan granted him bail, adding: “Do not attend any protest.”

Mr O’Neill was accused of rioting, production of a long piece of wood as a weapon and violent disorder at Malahide Road.

Garda Kevin Hynes told Judge Finan there was no objection to Mr O’Neill’s bail subject to conditions.

‘MAJOR PUBLIC ORDER INCIDENT’

The officer wanted the accused, who is on a community employment scheme, not to post on social media about protests at the site.

His solicitor, Ms Dinneny, said her client, who did not address the court, consented and had instructed her that he did not use social media.

Mr Maughan was charged with violent disorder and criminal damage at the Odeon cinema car park near the factory.

Garda Paul Reddy objected to his bail and alleged that on the day, there was a “major public order incident” at the old paint factory, including seven assaults.

‘THROWING BLOCKS AT UNIFORMED GARDAI’

However, Judge Finan pointed out that there were no assault charges against the defendant.

The garda maintained that CCTV showed the accused at 2:34pm, “throwing blocks at uniformed gardai and members of the public order unit”.

It was claimed the accused made admissions.

However, his solicitor, Donal Quigley, countered that his client denied throwing blocks and had the presumption of innocence.

Judge Finan noted that no other charges have been brought against Mr Maughan since the alleged incidents.

The accused replied “yes” when the judge told him: “Do not post on social media, just until this case is over.”

The three men were granted free legal aid.

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