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Thousands of screaming fans mobbed Chelsea star Didier Drogba as he carried the Olympic flame through Swindon. The footballer waved at supporters as he jogged through the town centre with the torch and many of those who turned out to see him were wearing Chelsea shirts. Drogba emerged from the pedestrianised Market Street where fans had gathered to catch a glimpse of the star, The Daily Mail reports. The footballer, who was the 84th torchbearer of the day, ran down Commercial Road in Swindon 's bustling shopping district. The road was turned into a sea of blue, red and white from the hundreds of Union flags, balloons and football shirts. Police and security flanked Drogba as he handed over the flame to Stephen Ratcliffe, chairman of Newlands Park , a community multi-sport venue owned by Cheltenham Rugby Club. As the two torches touched, spectators ran towards Drogba to get a photo of the footballer. He was then quickly whisked through the crowd into a silver car and driven away.

Thousands mob Chelsea star Drogba as he carries Olympic flame