Two arrested in Colchester as fans celebrate England's win
Police had to disperse crowds in Witham as well
Two people were arrested in Colchester last night, after fans took to the streets to celebrate England's win.
A 21-year-old man from West Yorkshire and another from Kirby-le-Soken were detained on suspicion of committing a public order offence.
Crowds also had to be dispersed in Witham.
Essex Police say that from Stanford-le-Hope to Southend, Billericay to Clacton, the majority of people officers engaged with, and pubs they went into, were enjoying the football responsibly.
However, the force say they know that some places kicked off after kick-out and they won’t accept behaviour that puts other people at risk.
Three men – a 23-year-old man from Woolwich and two men, aged 35 and 37 and from Grays - were arrested at a pub in Great Warley after a fight broke out; a 21-year-old man from North Benfleet was arrested after bottles were thrown in Southchurch Road in Southend and we later cordoned off the town’s High Street so that people could be dispersed safely.
Essex Police said:
"We made sure that, across the county, most people were able to celebrate and get home safely.
"Don’t score an own goal this weekend when celebrating our historic appearance. Stay safe and look after each other."