Overview
- Thousands of supporters filled Islington for Arsenal’s celebration on Sunday May 31 with Islington Council saying attendance topped one million and crews working to clear heavily littered streets.
- The Metropolitan Police reported six people stabbed during or after the parade, including a man in his 20s who was rushed to hospital in life‑threatening condition and later stabilised, while most victims suffered less serious injuries.
- Officers made 24 arrests for offences ranging from assaulting police to sexual assault and drug offences, and commanders said ten suspects were held on suspicion of attacking officers who suffered a slash to a hand and a head injury.
- The London Fire Brigade rescued about 75 people from incidents at height and responded to a small hotel fire believed caused by a flare, and police used extra stop‑and‑search powers overnight as investigation teams remained on patrol.
- Islington Council has deployed extra cleaning staff and confirmed Arsenal will cover the costs, and authorities warn ongoing probes and the scale of the response show the strain large spontaneous sporting celebrations can place on local services.