Police on Edgware Road (Image: undefined)
A Met Police officer was ‘hit with a glass bottle’ amid chaos in northwest London following Morocco’s elimination from the World Cup.
The quarter-final clash between Morocco and France saw the North African side suffer a 2-0 defeat to one of the tournament’s frontrunners.
Both during and after the match, large crowds congregated on Edgware Road, prompting emergency services to rush to the area.
Footage circulating across social media platforms captures violent confrontations breaking out between supporters and officers policing the street.
The force confirmed that one officer has been taken to hospital after being hit on the head with a glass bottle.
Videos filmed at half-time show fireworks and flares being set off as fans perched on barriers while waving flags.
The police added that they had to deploy further officers after bottles began being thrown and fireworks were lit.
The road was shut due to the disruption caused, before being reopened at 1am.
Four people were arrested for violent disorder.
Footage is circulating on social media (Image: undefined)
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “One officer has been injured, and four people have been arrested following disorder in Edgware Road.
“Officers were initially called after a group of people congregated in the road and blocked traffic. The incident then escalated with the group throwing bottles and setting off fireworks. As a result, further officers were deployed to the area.
“One officer was taken to hospital for head injuries, it is believed he had been hit by a glass bottle. No other injuries were reported. Officers remained in the area and made four arrests for violent disorder, with the group dispersing and the road re-opened from around 01:00hrs.
“We will not tolerate such disorder on our streets, or attacks on our officers. A police presence will remain in the area overnight and we will be reviewing CCTV and video footage circulating on social media to ensure all those responsible are brought to justice.”