The congregation did not take kindly to this and the police were called in to prevent what was a near riot.

Some news reports described the protests as a "near riot."

There was a near riot and police had to be called in.

A near riot breaks out and it's several minutes before I can get the game started again.

Daniel Ryan had a near riot on his hands when he rode into town at five minutes past one the following afternoon.

His exchanges with the players were thought to have contributed to a near riot in the audience.

The event attracted approximately 20,000 fans and turned into a near riot.

"We're looking at a near riot out there," said Williams.

Did not even a single one of these citizens dial 911 and report a near riot with people being attacked?

When news came through that equality had been rejected there was a near riot.