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| World Cup 2018: 'Idiots' put dampener on celebrations | World Cup 2018: 'Idiots' put dampener on celebrations |
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| After England made it through to a first World Cup semi-final for 28 years, inevitably there were wild celebrations from long-suffering fans. | After England made it through to a first World Cup semi-final for 28 years, inevitably there were wild celebrations from long-suffering fans. |
| However, some supporters have been called "mindless idiots" after cars and property were damaged in the wake of the 2-0 win over Sweden in Samara. | |
| An ambulance car was danced on in London, a taxi suffered a similar fate in Nottingham and police reported record 999 calls. | |
| A branch of Ikea was also targeted. | A branch of Ikea was also targeted. |
| "We are aware of a small group of fans celebrating the match result in one of our stores," the company tweeted. | "We are aware of a small group of fans celebrating the match result in one of our stores," the company tweeted. |
| "Being both British and Swedish, we were on the edge of our seats during the game and we would like to say 'grattis!'." | "Being both British and Swedish, we were on the edge of our seats during the game and we would like to say 'grattis!'." |
| London Ambulance Service said one of its vehicles was damaged by celebrating fans along Borough High Street, with the car now requiring repairs. | London Ambulance Service said one of its vehicles was damaged by celebrating fans along Borough High Street, with the car now requiring repairs. |
| More than £1,000 has been raised through a crowdfunding page set up by Millwall Supporters' Club to pay for the vehicle's repairs. | |
| Kent Police are investigating after a five-year-old girl's scooter was allegedly "clipped" by a car driving through Folkestone. | |
| A force spokesman said the girl was uninjured, but officers had been in touch with the vehicle's registered keeper to see who was driving it at the time. | |
| This man climbed up a lamp post near London Bridge station, while being egged on by fans in the street. | This man climbed up a lamp post near London Bridge station, while being egged on by fans in the street. |
| Smoke bombs were let off inside pubs, while large crowds blocked roads and tram lines, causing traffic disruption. | Smoke bombs were let off inside pubs, while large crowds blocked roads and tram lines, causing traffic disruption. |
| Police also reported dealing with a greater number of incidents, with West Midlands Police receiving its highest-ever number of 999 calls over a 24-hour period. | Police also reported dealing with a greater number of incidents, with West Midlands Police receiving its highest-ever number of 999 calls over a 24-hour period. |
| Fans in ecstasy as England reach semis | Fans in ecstasy as England reach semis |
| Incredible to reach semis, says Southgate | Incredible to reach semis, says Southgate |
| The football streets of England | The football streets of England |
| "Interesting fact. We have had double the amount of police logs today than what we had on New Year's Eve," said Dan Brenchley from Devon and Cornwall Police. | "Interesting fact. We have had double the amount of police logs today than what we had on New Year's Eve," said Dan Brenchley from Devon and Cornwall Police. |
| In Norfolk, however, there were no football-related arrests made, with Ch Supt Dave Marshall saying there was "minimal disorder" and thanking fans for being "in great spirit". | |
| "It's an exciting time for England fans," he said. | |
| Images of fans celebrating by jumping on cars drew strong responses on social media, with many calling for the culprits to be identified. | Images of fans celebrating by jumping on cars drew strong responses on social media, with many calling for the culprits to be identified. |
| Other fans were happy to soak in the atmosphere and savour the occasion of a famous win, which was watched by nearly 20 million people. |