Across Essex just six people were arrested following yesterday’s big semi-final win against Denmark in the European Championship.

Football fans were well behaved in Epping Forest and Harlow with no reported arrests for anti-social behaviour in the two districts.

Three men – a 23-year-old man from Woolwich and two men, aged 35 and 37 and from Grays - were arrested at a pub in Great Warley after a fight broke out.

A 21-year-old man from North Benfleet was arrested after bottles were thrown in Southchurch Road in Southend and officers later cordoned off the town’s high street so that people could be dispersed safely.

In Colchester, crowds took to Head Street and the High Street and we arrested two men - a 21-year-old from West Yorkshire and a 25-year-old from Kirby-le-Soken - on suspicion of committing a public order offence.

Officers also ensured that crowds dispersed in Newland Street in Witham after reports of disorder.

The force is urging fans to behave ahead of Sunday’s final clash with Italy.