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Furious Londoners have hit-out over “disgraceful scenes” left in Trafalgar Square after thousands of Scottish football fans gathered at the tourist hotspot on Armistice Day.

Football-lovers descended on the square before the Tartan Army’s World Cup qualifier clash with England at Wembley.

Scots stayed away from the iconic landmark during Friday morning’s Armistice Day parade but quickly invaded the area in front of the National Gallery just hours later.

Many people hailed the “party atmosphere” as fans climbed the well-known lion statues and took a dip in the fountains.

However, as crowds cleared dramatic images emerged of the site littered with beer cans and rubbish.

Frustrated onlookers took to social media to vent their outrage.

One Twitter user wrote: “To the Scotland 'fans' trashing the remembrance tribute in Trafalgar Square, and the public toilets? You're scum.”

Lesley Jamieson added: “Well done Tartan Army. Didn't expect anything else from my countrymen #TrafalgarSquare #Armistice”

Another user said: “This is how Scottish football fans leave Trafalgar Square on #ArmisticeDay. Don't hold your breath for a condemnation from @NicolaSturgeon!”

Witnesses also reported that fans hurled cans at Grimsby Town fans who travelled to the capital before the team play Barnet on Saturday.

One person was arrested in Trafalgar Square on suspicion of common assault, while a second was arrested at Baker Street station on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly, Scotland Yard confirmed.

Fans also invaded Russell Sqaure, where fountains were filled with bubbles.

Twitter user, Shirley Mukisa, praised the prank saying she "needed a laugh".

The FA previously said they were confident there would be no trouble during the clash, which kicked off at 7.45pm, despite 13,700 Scotland supporters descending on the national stadium.

Scottish fans have been allocated an extra 7,000 tickets for the group F qualifier and thousands more were expected to travel to the capital without tickets.

The first competitive match between England and Scotland for 17 years has been given the highest possible security risk rating by police because of the rivalry between the home nations and FA chiefs are confident the measures in place will stop any threat of trouble.

There will be increased policing and stewarding and supporters will be segregated inside the ground.

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However, there will be no ban on booze inside the ground, which is in line with UEFA rules.