Paris Mayor Blames Far-Right Elements for Nice Football Fans Riot
Around 100 supporters of Nice football club clashed with police in Paris on Thursday night. Six people were injured, one seriously. The mayor attributed the violence to far-right elements among the fans.
France 24Around 100 supporters of Nice football club rioted in Paris on Thursday night. Six people were injured, one seriously, during the clashes ahead of the club’s Coupe de France final against Lens on Friday.
Paris mayor Emmanuel Grégoire blamed the violence on “far-right” elements among Nice supporters. The clashes occurred hours before the team’s scheduled match in the national cup competition. The incident took place in the French capital as fans gathered before traveling to the final. No further details on arrests or additional injuries were reported.
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