Key facts
- A police officer was injured and taken to hospital after being hit by a glass bottle.
- Four people were arrested for violent disorder in London.
- Disorder occurred on Edgware Road after France beat Morocco 2-0 in a World Cup quarter-final.
- Flares and missiles were thrown at officers.
- A 17-year-old girl died in France after falling from a truck during celebrations.
A police officer was injured and four people were arrested for violent disorder in London on Thursday night following France's 2-0 victory over Morocco in a World Cup quarter-final match. The incident occurred on Edgware Road, where officers were initially called due to a group blocking traffic. The situation escalated as the group began throwing bottles and setting off fireworks, leading to clashes with police. The injured officer was taken to hospital with a head injury, believed to have been caused by a glass bottle. No other injuries were reported. Authorities are reviewing CCTV and social media footage to identify and apprehend all responsible individuals. In a separate incident in France, a 17-year-old girl died after falling from a truck while celebrating the win, and the driver has been detained. Celebrations for France's victory were widespread across France, with significant police presence in Paris.