More than 100 riot police in Mexico City guard the hotel where the England squad is staying ahead of their World Cup last-16 match against Mexico. Several outlets report that the increased security follows a hostile reception when England arrived, with local supporters gathering outside and attempting to disturb the team’s sleep. Accounts describe noise and disruption involving loudspeakers, horns and motorcycles. Sources also say England had tried to keep the hotel location secret.
Security arrangements described by outlets include riot police stationed outside the venue, with the team bus positioned nearby. One report adds that a police dog and a drone are also used in the area. Coverage notes that the disruption is connected to prior incidents involving Mexico supporters during the tournament, including noise targeted at Ecuador players before their last-32 match, which Mexico won 2-0 on Wednesday night.
Across reports, the focus remains on the heightened policing and crowd-control measures around the England team’s accommodation in Mexico City before the match.
