Police will have increased patrols ahead of Sunday's Euro final
Avon and Somerset Police say there'll be high visibility patrols this weekend - after making a number of arrests following Wednesday's England match.
Last updated 9th Jul 2021
The warning follows police issuing a £10,000 fine after hundreds of football fans celebrating England's Euro 2020 semi-final win over Denmark gathered in a street.
Avon and Somerset Police were called to the Gloucester Road area of Bristol on Wednesday night.
The force said loud music was being played from sound systems in two properties, resulting in a gathering of more than 200 people which blocked the road.
Superintendent Mark Runacres said: "Officers accessed one of the properties and the occupants were issued with a £10,000 fixed penalty notice for breaching Covid-19 legislation, and sound equipment was seized.
"Inquiries are ongoing to identify and issue an equivalent fixed penalty notice to those responsible for playing the loud music from the second property."
On Wednesday a 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after a car was damaged in Nelson Street, Bristol.
A 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and a public order offence following an incident at a holiday park in Brean.
A 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault following a domestic-related incident in north Somerset.
Ahead of this weekend, a force spokesperson said: "We have well-practised plans in place for the conclusion of the tournament this weekend, including high-visibility proactive patrols, to allow people to enjoy themselves but more importantly, to stay safe.
“We fully understand people’s desire to watch the Euro 2020 final with friends and family. Few people have been able to attend games or socialise and watch matches together over the past year and we’re not trying to stop people having fun.
"However, we would ask the public and businesses to make sure they continue to comply with legal restrictions around Covid-19 and follow the current health advice."