Ticketless England fans have caused chaos around Wembley as they attempt to get into the final of the European Championships against Italy.
A weekend of sunshine, alcohol and nationalism has proved toxic with horrendous scenes witnessed across London from lunchtime onwards.
Police seem to be taking a softly-softly approach but as kick-off time approaches they’ve had to call in reinforcements around Wembley.
Uefa and the local security forces have had to put in extra measures to ensure the safe access to Wembley but when thousands decide to do their own thing the Police can find themselves over-run.
This is what happens when you have England’s biggest game in 50 years and you kick off at 8pm ! Absolute Carnage ???????# tankedup ?? https://t.co/wPL8doBjBL
— John Hartson (@JohnHartson10) July 11, 2021
More of this. It’s appalling. Not enough police and security guards being overwhelmed. pic.twitter.com/JMxtP2Ffzk
— Dominic King (@DominicKing_DM) July 11, 2021
We witnessed this and I stepped away just in time. If this is even crossing your mind, don’t. You don’t get far. Please don’t ruin it for everyone at Wembley. pic.twitter.com/CoNx4U4CHb
— Michelle Owen (@MichelleOwen7) July 11, 2021
Febrile atmosphere at Wembley. This is near the main entrance to Club Wembley a few minutes ago where it looked like a group of fans broke through the security cordon. Stewards currently chasing people around. Not sure they’ll get all the way to the wine and canapés pic.twitter.com/YTIx8eQLz2
— Sam Wallace (@SamWallaceTel) July 11, 2021
?? | NEW: People trying to get into Wembley without tickets pic.twitter.com/SOWTDaY7oc
— News For All (@NewsForAllUK) July 11, 2021