Sixteen people were arrested and approximately 75 had to be rescued from height during Arsenal's victory bus parade on Sunday, according to emergency services. The event drew hundreds of thousands of fans to the streets around the Emirates Stadium in north London to celebrate the men's team winning the Premier League for the first time since 2004 and the women's team securing the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup.
Arrests and Incidents
The Metropolitan Police reported 16 arrests in the area around the parade as of 9 p.m. on Sunday. Charges included drunk and disorderly behavior, drug offenses, sexual assault, and assaulting emergency workers. Officers responded to a stabbing on Hornsey Road just after 8:30 p.m., with paramedics and the air ambulance attending. A man was taken to the hospital for assessment.
Additional stop-and-search powers were granted under Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 for north London. The force noted on X that "some people are still causing disorder and committing offenses" and that they were responding to several other assaults and unlicensed music events.
Fire Brigade Rescues
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) rescued about 75 people from height-related incidents during the event, urging fans not to climb onto rooftops. They also attended a hotel fire believed to have been caused by a stray flare. Assistant Commissioner Pat Goulbourne stated, "Fortunately, the fire caused only a small amount of damage to the exterior of the building. Pyrotechnics are also believed to have triggered fire alarms at several other locations. As supporters head home, we urge them to avoid using pyrotechnics, particularly at stations, and keep them away from buildings and flammable materials."
Goulbourne added that the celebrations were a "fantastic sight" and praised the majority of fans for celebrating safely.
