Hundreds of England supporters gathered in central London after the national team secured a 2-1 extra‑time victory over Norway in a World Cup quarter‑final.
Police presence intensified as celebrations spilled onto Piccadilly Circus, where officers were seen confronting cheering fans and attempting to restore order.
Video footage captured a police officer restraining a man near a Pizza Hut on Regent’s Street, while nearby motorists honked in response to the unrest.
Other scenes showed fans climbing onto utility boxes, waving flags and striking bus windows, prompting concerns that authorities were losing control of the crowd.
Fireworks were set off in the area, adding to the chaotic atmosphere as revelers continued to celebrate the win.
The match, held in Miami, saw Jude Bellingham score the decisive goal two minutes into extra time, following a late equaliser that came after a disputed incident involving a Skycam cable.
Norway had taken an early lead, but a second goal was ruled out after a video‑assistant review, and the contested equaliser prompted debate among officials.
England now advances to the semi‑final, scheduled to take place in Atlanta, where they will face Argentina, the winners of their recent match against Switzerland.
