Soccer - Police make 20 arrests in London after fans celebrate England's win

Reuters
July 8, 2021 13:48 MYT

Fans celebrate after the Euro 2020 match of England v Denmark, London, Britain - July 7, 2021 -REUTERS

LONDON: London police said they made 20 arrests after fans gathered to celebrate England's 2-1 win over Denmark in Wednesday's Euro 2020 semi-final.

Riot police were on hand as fans celebrated the country reaching their first major final since winning the 1966 World Cup. Traffic came to a standstill at Piccadilly Circus in central London when fans blocked streets and climbed on telephone boxes.

"20 arrests have been made by officers for a number of offences including common assault, public order and assault on police," Met Police said on Twitter.

England will face Italy in Sunday's final at Wembley.

Following the fantastic win by England, officers were out across London patrolling and engaging with people. There were large pockets of groups who gathered predominantly in central London, and officers remained with them.
— Metropolitan Police Events (@MetPoliceEvents) July 8, 2021

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