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Paris disturbances and 127 arrests mar PSG's Uefa Champions League victory

Paris disturbances and 127 arrests mar PSG's Uefa Champions League victory

Summary

After Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) qualified for the UEFA Champions League final by drawing 1-1 against Bayern Munich, celebrations in Paris turned violent. Police arrested 127 people, and several injuries occurred as some fans caused disturbances, including setting fires and vandalizing public property.

Key Facts

  • PSG qualified for the Champions League final after a 1-1 draw with Bayern Munich.
  • Celebrations in Paris led to violence, with 127 people arrested across the Paris region.
  • Eleven people were injured, one seriously, and 23 police officers had minor injuries.
  • Some fans set bins and cars on fire and vandalized an outdoor photo exhibition.
  • Police used tear gas to stop crowds near PSG’s stadium, Parc des Princes.
  • Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez condemned the violence and warned of strict police responses.
  • Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire attended peaceful celebrations and wants a safe fan zone for the upcoming final.
  • The current incidents were less serious than last year’s post-PSG victory violence in Paris, which resulted in hundreds of arrests and two deaths.
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