Police hunt men suspected of attacking emergency workers and assaulting Trafalgar Square passer-by on day Euro 2020 Wembley final descended into violent chaos
- Met Police released four headshots of the men who are believed to be connected to the two assaults
- The four men were pictured wearing wearing on the day emergency service workers were attacked
- The day was tarred by the actions of thugs with witnesses describing some of the scenes as ‘terrifying’
- Police made 86 arrests on the day including 53 at the national stadium for a string of offences on the day
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Police are hunting a group of men who are suspected of attacking emergency service workers and assaulting a Trafalgar Square passer-by on the day of the Euro 2020 Wembley final.
Met Police released four photos of the men who they believe are connected to the assaults and have urged anyone who recognises them to come forward.
The public can contact officers by calling 101 and quoting CAD 3224/23Sep or by phoning Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if they want to remain anonymous.
The day was tarred by the actions of thugs and hooligans with witnesses describing some of the scenes as ‘terrifying’.
Before the game England and Italy football fans clashed in Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square and set off fireworks last night as riot police struggled to break up the restless crowds after the Three Lions’ crushing Euros defeat at Wembley.
Meanwhile an England supporting yob was videoed sticking a flare up his backside and snorting cocaine before entering Wembley without a ticket.
Police are hunting a group of men who attacked emergency works and assaulted a Trafalgar Square passer-by on the day of the Euro 2020 Wembley final
Met Police released four headshots of the men who are connected to the assaults (two pictured above) and have urged people to come forward if they know them
Before the game one man was filmed and photographed sticking a lit flare up his bottom while surrounded by fans in Leicester Square
Hundreds of fans, some of whom were seen letting off flares, singing and chanting Piccadilly Circus ahead of the match at Wembley today
A man jumped from the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain in Piccadilly Circus ahead of the UEFA EURO 2020 final football match
A man was detained by officers as hundreds of football fans descend upon Trafalgar Square in central London ahead of the Euro final
A man throws an object as football fans gather in Leicester Square ahead of England’s Euros final against Italy
General view of fans on Wembley Way outside Wembley Stadium ahead of the Euros clash against Italy
Three Lions fans let off flares down Wembley Way outside the stadium ahead of the Euros clash with Italy
A report into the fan trouble at the Euro 2020 final has found 6,000 more supporters were ready to storm Wembley had England beaten Italy in the penalty shootout
With no police in sight stewards try in vain to force them back but scores barge their way in while footage inside the ground caught some fans hurling punches at one another
Police form a line in front of the Wembley as thousands of fans descend upon the scene
The streets of London descended into anarchy with England and Italy football fans clashing in Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square and setting off fireworks
Scotland Yard said they made 49 arrests while policing England’s Euros 2020 final game against Italy
A Metropolitan Police officer is pictured covered in blood with a bandage around his head following chaos last night
Police officers monitor England supporters standing on the edge of Trafalgar Square during a live screening of the UEFA EURO 2020 final football match
Prior to the match British Transport Police – which patrols the country’s rail network – reported ‘multiple cases’ of flares being set off inside London stations.
Some even climbed on top of a bus outside the grounds, while others outside King’s Cross station in the capital let off red and white smoke during the celebratory build-up.
Later that day more than 1,000 fans broke through the barriers outside Wembley stadium with one of the gates snapping off its hinges.
Reported an imposter posing as a steward in a high-visibility jacket stole the wheelchair of a child from his father and pushed it towards the entrance.
Stewards were left to try and contain the situation outside and stem the tide of ticketless people getting in while there was no police prescence at the stadium, the Daily Mail reported at the time.
People were still able to gain access to the stadium through broken gates and turnstiles whilst the game was still being played in extra-time too, it is also being claimed.
Police made 86 arrests on the day – including 53 at the national stadium – for a string of offences including public order offences, ABH, drunk and disorderly and criminal damage.
Meanwhile, F1 driver Lando Norris was ‘left shaken’ after he was mugged for his £40,000 watch after the final.
Following the incident, a McLaren team spokesman said the 21-year-old was ‘understandably shaken’.
The statement said: ‘McLaren Racing can confirm that Lando Norris was involved in an incident, after the Euro 2020 final match at Wembley, during which the watch he was wearing was taken
While England fan behaviour at Wembley has generally been positive throughout the tournament, there were reports of intimidation and aggression following the semi-final against Denmark.
