Football fans clashed in Bradford last night in angry street scenes after Eng-land's shock last-minute defeat by France in Euro 2004.

Trouble flared outside the Malt Kiln pub in Idle Road, Eccleshill, where police said a large group of youths were fighting.

One man was taken to Bradford Royal Infirmary with minor injuries after he was hit by a car in the violent clash in which glasses were hurled to the floor and a baseball bat was used as a weapon.

Inspector Angus Rushton, of Bradford North police, said: "Officers made six arrests at the scene for public disorder offences after a large group of youths were fighting in Idle Road. As a result of officers' intervention, a number of officers received flesh wounds from broken glass.

"Police speedily brought it under control.

"Inquires are still ongoing. This incident attracted a large public presence and I would appeal for any witnesses to come forward by contacting us on (01274) 376059."

In Baildon, windows were smashed at the Angel Pub in Northgate after trouble flared after the game.

Extra police were drafted on to the streets ahead of last night's game but officers said that fans were well-behaved in the city centre.

Inspector Gerald Benson of Bradford South police said: "Extra public order units were on the streets co-ordinated by the special-operations room. We have had no trouble at all. It has been very good-natured in the city centre."

But elsewhere in West Yorkshire, hundreds of people clashed in Wakefield city centre after the match as bottles and other missiles were hurled at police and door staff in Westgate.

A total of 14 people were arrested for serious public disorder offences and police were today scouring CCTV footage.

Inspector Roger Effell said: "Our commitment is to preventing disorder and ensuring that a small minority of disorderly fans do not spoil the enjoyment of the overwhelming majority of fans."

In Pudsey two people were arrested after a disturbance outside a pub in Littlemoor Road at about 10.30pm.

There were also serious disturbances in Boston in Lincolnshire, Birmingham and Croydon.

Fans had packed pubs across the district, turning them into a sea of red and white shirts and St George's flags to watch England's opening match.

But jubilation at what looked to be an England victory turned to despair as France captain Zinedine Zidane scored twice in the dying minutes of the game.

Rob Fern, of Little Horton, Bradford, was close to tears.

The 31-year-old baker said: "Any team in the world would have thought they had it, but it's another game we have been denied. I feel sick."

Lee Calloway, 23, of Eccleshill, said: "I am gutted. England were sound all the way and then terrible in extra time.

"It was terrible."