Fans clash with security at London Ballon d'Or ceremony

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 00:07 · Archive

Fans tried to break through security barriers at the Ballon d'Or ceremony at the London Palladium on Monday evening.

Dozens of fans attempted to break through security barriers outside the London Palladium on Monday evening as the Ballon d'Or ceremony took place. Footage shared on social media showed the confrontation as fans tried to access the red carpet event. Julien Froment, a journalist for Radio France, reported on social media that 'the barrier leading to the red carpet is really struggling to hold, a lot of people want to get close to see the Ballon d'or nominees'.

Police intervened to bring the situation under control. The ceremony, scheduled to begin at 8pm, was delayed due to traffic in the area. As of 9.30pm, it remained unclear whether any arrests had been made. Some fans climbed on top of containers in the streets to try to catch glimpses of players attending the event.

The Daily Express reports that England captain Harry Kane won the men's Ballon d'Or prize after his performances for Bayern Munich, becoming the first English player to win the award in 25 years.

How it is being reported

• Ballon d'Or descends into chaos as fans try to break in to London ceremonyIt is unclear whether any arrests were made.Daily Express · 26 Oct, 23:47
• Fans try to break through security at Ballon d'Or ceremony in LondonChaotic scenes as footage shows fans trying to access red carpet event to catch a glimpse of football’s biggest starsEvening Standard · 26 Oct, 22:00

In this story: London Palladium · London · Harry Kane · Bayern Munich · Ballon d'Or

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