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A police officer was injured and several arrests were made during clashes with football fans in London after Morocco were defeated by France in the World Cup.

Footage shared on social media showed objects being thrown at Metropolitan Police officers during unrest on Edgware Road.

Hundreds of people had gathered on the street on Thursday night after the quarter-final match, which saw France beat Morocco 2-0 thanks to second-half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele.

Scores of officers attended the scene, with police in riot gear forming a line across the road in a bid to restore order.

Bottles were thrown at police and fireworks were set off. One officer was injured after being struck by a glass bottle.

In a statement, a Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “One officer has been injured, and four people have been arrested following disorder in Edgware Road.

“Officers were initially called after a group of people congregated in the road and blocked traffic. The incident then escalated with the group throwing bottles and setting off fireworks. As a result, further officers were deployed to the area.

“One officer was taken to hospital for head injuries. It is believed he had been hit by a glass bottle. No other injuries were reported. Officers remained in the area and made four arrests for violent disorder, with the group dispersing and the road re-opened from around 01:00hrs.

“We will not tolerate such disorder on our streets, or attacks on our officers. A police presence will remain in the area overnight and we will be reviewing CCTV and video footage circulating on social media to ensure all those responsible are brought to justice.”