The search has been stood down after the man was located safe and well.

The brawl happened as the players headed back to the tunnel at the end of normal time, and lasted around a minute.

A number of road closures will be in place.

The police car was significantly damaged.

When the charge was read out, Sharyar Ali replied with one word - "Guilty".

Tactical Support officers and the Dog Unit chased the two male suspects into a wooded area after they abandoned the camper in a laneway.

Daniel O’Callaghan, from Monog Road in Crossmaglen, Co Armagh, was also convicted of theft, money laundering and possession of more than €400,000 in stolen cash.

Two garda cars had to take evasive action to avoid being rammed.