Police chief makes plea to England fans in UKImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, England fans watching Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final against NorwayPublished50 minutes agoPolice have urged England fans at home to follow the example of their fellow supporters in the United States after more than 500 domestic football-related incidents over the weekend.The incidents in the UK took place around England’s 2-1 extra-time win over Norway at the World Cup on Saturday, with more than 100 arrests.The situation was in contrast to fans attending the quarter-final in Miami.”The atmosphere during the game was passionate but friendly, with no animosity between fans at the end of the match,” mentioned chief constable Mark Roberts, the head of the UK Football Policing Unit (UKFPU).”It’s a real shame that the same cannot be mentioned about the behaviour of fans back home here in the UK.”Extended pub licensing hours allowed supporters in England and Wales to watch the entire Norway game, which kicked off at 22:00 BST.
The Home Office mentioned the extended hours would also apply to any further England matches, including potentially the final, ensuring venues can stay open until 30 minutes after the final whistle.
