Man hit by car as jubilant Egypt fans spark chaos on London’s Edgware Road

A man was rushed to hospital after being hit by a car during chaotic celebrations by Egypt football fans in London.

Supporters clashed with police and clambered onto vehicles – including a double-decker bus – on Edgware Road following the country’s World Cup last-32 win against Australia on Friday night.

Footage on social media showed hundreds of supporters waving Egyptian flags and chanting as they poured onto the busy road.

But the scenes of jubilation turned ugly as police attempted to disperse the huge crowds.

One video showed officers clashing with some fans amid tense scenes.

Another clip appeared to show a car driving through the crowd before colliding into a man, leaving him on the floor.

The Metropolitan Police said the victim suffered a broken arm.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Police were called at 21:57hrs on Friday, 3 July to reports of disorder on Edgware Road.

“Officers attended the scene where around 1,000 people were gathered in the road.

“A 41-year-old man who was involved in a collision with a car was taken to hospital for treatment of a suspected broken arm.

“The group was safely dispersed and no arrests were made at the scene.

“Enquiries are ongoing including examining CCTV to identify any offences.

“Please call 101 with the reference 8981/03JUL if you were a witness.”