Fans riot in London with police officer knocked unconscious after France beat Morocco in World Cup
A police officer was knocked unconscious and four people were arrested following violent clashes in London after France defeated Morocco in a World Cup match. Riot police were deployed to Edgware Road to manage crowds throwing bottles and fireworks.
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Highlights the intersection of international sporting events and public safety, raising concerns about crowd control and civil unrest in urban centers.
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A police officer was knocked unconscious as clashes erupted in the heart of London after Morocco were defeated by France in the World Cup .
Footage on social media showed missiles being thrown at Met officers amid the unrest on Edgware Road.
Hundreds of people had gathered on the street on Thursday night after the quarter-final game, which saw France beat Morocco two-nil thanks to second-half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele.
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