England football fans slapped with £10,000 fine for Euro 2020 street party

England football fans who organised a street party to celebrate England’s historic semi-final win against Denmark yesterday night have landed a £10,000 fine.

Police were called to the area near Gloucester Road in Bristol after receiving reports of loud music coming from two houses.

Officers arrived to find more than 200 revellers gathered outside blocking the road, reports Bristol Live.

Avon and Somerset Police confirmed the occupants of one of the houses had been slapped with a hefty £10,000 fine and said the party had “put public safety at risk”.

Supt 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.

“Enquiries are ongoing to identify and issue an equivalent fixed penalty notice to those responsible for playing the loud music from the second property.

“It’s so positive to see the vast majority of people celebrating the incredible achievements of the England football team responsibly, but unlicensed music events cannot be tolerated.

The police officer added that the parties had caused “significant disruption” to people living nearby.

And speaking about Sunday’s final, he 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.”

It comes after images and footage of jubilant fans jumping on buses, scaling traffic lights and dancing in the street went viral.

Across the country, car horns blared as huge crowds of supporters clad in red and white waved flags and cheered in the streets.

Last night’s win at Wembley will see England play in their first men’s football final in 55 years against Italy on Sunday.