{"id":684154,"date":"2026-07-10T12:02:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T12:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/684154\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T12:02:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T12:02:11","slug":"four-arrested-and-officer-hurt-in-edgware-road-violent-disorder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/684154\/","title":{"rendered":"Four arrested and officer hurt in Edgware Road violent disorder"},"content":{"rendered":"

Four people have been arrested for violent disorder after a late-night gathering following France’s 2-0 World Cup quarter-final win over Morocco<\/a> saw a police officer injured in central London.<\/p>\n

Police were initially called after a group of people congregated on Edgware Road on Thursday evening and blocked traffic. The incident then “escalated with the group throwing bottles and setting off fireworks”, the Metropolitan Police said.<\/p>\n

One officer was taken to hospital with head injuries after he was believed to have been hit by a glass bottle.<\/p>\n

Paul Swaddle, leader of Westminster City Council, condemned the behaviour and appealed for World Cup fans “to be respectful throughout the tournament”.<\/p>\n

Footage on social media appeared to show fireworks being set off as officers in riot gear attended the scene.<\/p>\n

No other injuries were reported from the incident and the group dispersed, with the road re-opening from around 01:00 BST, the Met said. <\/p>\n

“We will not tolerate such disorder on our streets, or attacks on our officers,” a spokesperson for the force added. <\/p>\n

“We will be reviewing CCTV and video footage circulating on social media to ensure all those responsible are brought to justice.”<\/p>\n

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