Footage of the large fight has been shared on social media
A 21-year-old man was arrested and released on bail after a large fight broke out in South London on Wednesday night after England’s opening game at the World Cup.
A large fight broke out on Beckenham High Street on Wednesday, June 17, at around 11.10pm. Videos posted on social media showed several people on the street outside a pub when a fight broke out, and punches were thrown. Roads were closed off while police investigated the incident.
Police were called to the scene along with the London Ambulance Service, where they found a man aged in his 30s, a woman aged in her 30s and another man of unknown age with minor injuries. They were treated at the scene.
A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. He was taken into custody before being released on bail.
England had played its first game at the World Cup, beating Croatia 4-2.
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