Police officer injured amid disorder in London after France-Morocco match
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 8:28 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
A police officer was injured and four arrests were made following violent clashes on Edgware Road in London after France defeated Morocco 2-0 in a World Cup quarter-final. The incidents occurred Thursday night as police and fans clashed. Social media footage showed flares set off and missiles thrown at officers. One officer was hospitalized with a head injury from a glass bottle. Authorities are investigating the disorder.
- •France won 2-0 against Morocco in a World Cup quarter-final.
- •Violent disorder occurred in London following the match.
- •Four people were arrested for violent disorder.
- •One police officer was hospitalized with a head injury.
- •Social media showed flares and missiles thrown at officers.
- 8:28 AMThe Guardian Sport — Police officer hurt amid violent disorder in London after France beat Morocco
"Four arrests after Edgware Road incidents, say police Teenager dies in France while celebrating team’s win A police officer has been hurt and several people were arrested after disorder in London on Thursday night after a World Cup match. Police and fans clashed on Edgware Road in London after France beat Morocco 2-0 in a quarter-final in Boston in the United States. Footage on social media appears to show flares being set off and missiles being thrown at officers in the middle of a London street. The Metropolitan police said four people were arrested for violent disorder and one officer had been taken to hospital with a head injury after being hit by a glass bottle. Continue reading...
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