One police officer was injured and four people were arrested following what London police described as “violent disorder” in central London early on Friday after France beat Morocco in their World Cup quarter-final, according to AFP.
Officer Hospitalised After Being Hit by Bottle
Police said the trouble started after people blocked traffic on Edgware Road, near Hyde Park. “The incident then escalated with the group throwing bottles and setting off fireworks,” a spokesman said. “One officer was taken to hospital for head injuries, it is believed he had been hit by a glass bottle.”
Images shared on social media showed dozens of people standing on Edgware Road, with some throwing bottles and other objects at police.
Arrests Made Amid Clashes
Four individuals were arrested in connection with the disorder. The Metropolitan Police have not yet released further details on the charges. The injured officer is receiving medical treatment for head injuries.
The violence occurred as France secured a 2-0 victory over Morocco, advancing to the World Cup final. Fans had gathered in large numbers across London to watch the match, with tensions running high.
