Fleet Street runs east from Temple Bar, the boundary between the Cities of London and Westminster, as a continuation of the Strand from Trafalgar Square. It crosses Chancery Lane and Fetter Lane to reach Ludgate Circus by the London Wall. The road ahead is Ludgate Hill. The street numbering runs consecutively from west to east south-side and then east to west north-side. It links the Roman and medieval boundaries of the City after the latter was extended. The section of Fleet Street between Temple Bar and Fetter Lane is part of the A4, a major road running west through London, although it
1996 Trafalgar Square riots 1996 Trafalgar Square riots The 1996 Trafalgar Square riots in London occurred on 26 June 1996. After the England national football team were defeated by Germany in the knockout stage of UEFA Euro 1996 at Wembley Stadium, hooligans took over the Trafalgar Square in the West End of London. Up to 2,000 hooligans, many drunk, pelted police and civilians with bottles, smashed windows and shops and overturned cars. The Metropolitan Police deployed its public order unit in riot gear who were confronted by the hooligans. 66 people were injured and over 200 arrests were made. The events were a familiar