LONDON, June 13: England's World Cup matches will no longer be shown on big screens in public areas in London and Liverpool because of violence that broke out at both venues last weekend.

Trouble flared at London's Canary Wharf and Liverpool's Clayton Square during England's win over Paraguay on Saturday.

In London, bottles were thrown and police were called in to back up the security that had lost control of the estimated 6,000 people watching the match. No arrests were made, but at least 16 people were injured.

In Liverpool, two people were arrested and bottles and cans were thrown.

The soccer broadcast was shut down at both venues before the end of the match.

The decision to cancel the public screenings was made by the BBC, local governments and local police.

“We will only show World Cup matches when those responsible for public safety agree that we should,” the BBC said in a statement. “This decision will clearly be a disappointment to many people but the activities of a tiny minority has jeopardized the enjoyment of many.”

Authorities in Manchester authorities were meeting on Tuesday to discuss whether or not to show England's match on Thursday against Trinidad and Tobago.

The BBC has nine screens set up throughout England for the World Cup, and an estimated 50,000 people showed up to watch the England's first match. The screens are usually used to show Wimbledon and performances from the Royal Opera House.

The BBC said it will continue to show those events in London and Liverpool once the World Cup ends.—AP