Over 750 arrested and 219 injured after Paris Saint-Germain Champions League win
French police arrested more than 750 people and recorded 219 injuries, including 57 officers, following disorder after Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal in the Champions League final. Officials reported damage to vehicles and property in central Paris and other cities.
koreaherald.comMore than 750 people were arrested and 219 injured, including 57 police officers, after Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal on penalties in the Champions League final. Supporters gathered on the Champs-Élysées, where footage showed flares, burning bicycles, and smashed shop windows.
Trouble began earlier at Parc des Princes, where fans watched the match on large screens. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said 780 individuals were detained, with more than 450 remaining in custody.
Disorder and police response Police fired tear gas to disperse crowds in central Paris as fireworks and flares lit the night sky. Officials reported damage to six vehicles, two commercial premises, and a bus shelter. " He added that most people celebrated peacefully while others caused disturbances.
Planned celebrations Paris Saint-Germain's squad is scheduled to hold a procession through the capital on Sunday afternoon, with 6,000 police deployed along the route past the Champ-de-Mars. An official reception hosted by President Emmanuel Macron will follow.
m. on a 5.6-mile route expected to draw up to half a million supporters.
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