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Patrick Grafton-Green

Charges dropped against four accused of trashing London ambulance during World Cup

Trashed: The ambulance was damaged during World Cup celebrations (Picture: LAS)

Charges have been dropped against four people accused of trashing an ambulance during World Cup celebrations last year.

Footage had appeared to show a group of people climbing on the rapid response ambulance car in the wake of England's 2-0 victory over Sweden on July 7.

The vehicle had been parked close to London's Borough Market where crowds had gathered to watch the match.

James Elton, from West Hampstead; Perry Kangyue Jian, from Poplar; Larissa Bell, from East Kilbride, Glasgow; and Scott Dennett, from Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, had been due to stand trial at Inner London Crown Court next month.

Charges have been dropped against four people accused of damaging the ambulance (LAS)

The four, all aged in their 20s, were charged with criminal damage.

But the Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed they offered no evidence on the case.

A spokesman for the court said the prosecution offered no evidence on March 8.

Reporting by Press Association

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