Sixteen people arrested and 75 rescued from height during Arsenal bus parade
During Arsenal's victory bus parade, 16 people were arrested and 75 others were rescued from heights. The event celebrated the men's Premier League win and the women's team's first Fifa Women’s Champions Cup victory. Emergency services responded to multiple incidents, including a stabbing and a fire caused by a stray flare.
- ▪Approximately 75 people were rescued from height during the parade.
- ▪The Metropolitan police made 16 arrests for various offenses, including drunk and disorderly behavior.
- ▪Emergency services responded to a stabbing incident and a fire at a hotel caused by a stray flare.
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Fans at Finsbury Park, north London, awaiting the Arsenal victory parade. Photograph: Matthew Chattle/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenFans at Finsbury Park, north London, awaiting the Arsenal victory parade. Photograph: Matthew Chattle/ShutterstockArsenalSixteen people arrested and 75 rescued from height during Arsenal bus paradeFans estimated at hundreds of thousands fill north London streets to celebrate women’s and men’s teams’ triumphsNadeem BadshahSun 31 May 2026 18.30 EDTLast modified on Sun 31 May 2026 18.32 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAbout 75 people had to be rescued from height and 16 people were arrested during Arsenal’s victory bus parade on Sunday, emergency services said.What were estimated as hundreds of thousands of fans lined the streets around the Emirates…
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