Riot Police Disperse Morocco Fans After World Cup Exit in London
Metropolitan Police said several arrests were made as crowds clashed with officers, blocked traffic and set off fireworks after Morocco’s quarterfinal loss.
- On Thursday night, Metropolitan Police officers in riot gear dispersed large crowds on Edgware Road in London following Morocco's 2-0 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal loss to France.
- Supporters flooded the streets during the match, letting off flares and fireworks that halted traffic as smoke billowed through the area and clashes with officers escalated.
- Footage shows clashes between supporters and officers, with one police member injured after appearing to fall; authorities have made several arrests in connection with the incident.
- France's victory marked Morocco's second consecutive tournament elimination, leaving no African nations remaining in the FIFA World Cup competition after a historic quarterfinal run.
- While some feared riots in Paris following recent tournament history, chaos instead erupted in London, where supporters jumped on vehicles and blocked traffic on Edgware Road.
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Riot police clashed with crowds launching fireworks and throwing debris on London's Edgware Road late Thursday after France beat Morocco 2-0 in their World Cup quarter-final in Boston, with footage circulating online appearing to show one officer down on the road. Hundreds of fans had packed the west London street, home to a large Middle Eastern and North African community, to watch the match. When the final whistle confirmed Morocco's exit, cel…
There has been unrest in London last night. After the World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco, police clashed with supporters. A police officer has been taken to hospital and several people have been arrested.
Faceds between Moroccan fans and the Polic were registered in London after the African country lost to France.
London Erupts In Chaos After Morocco's World Cup Exit; Riot Police Deployed, Officer Injured Amid Violent Clashes
One officer was injured, and police are investigating the disturbances, which raise concerns over crowd management during major tournaments. Paris remained peaceful despite fears of unrest.
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