France arrests hundreds of rioters nationwide as PSG win Champions League
Summary
Police in France arrested more than 280 people in Paris after violent clashes broke out during celebrations for Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) Champions League win. Authorities deployed thousands of officers nationwide to manage the unrest, which included damaged property and confrontations with police.Key Facts
- Over 416 people were arrested across France, including 283 in Paris, after PSG’s victory celebration.
- About 22,000 police officers were deployed across France, with 8,000 in Paris.
- Violent clashes involved damaged vehicles and businesses, with seven police officers injured.
- Fans blocked roads, threw fireworks, and tried to set up barricades near PSG’s stadium.
- Police used tear gas to control crowds after supporters threw fireworks at officers.
- Public transport services in Paris were disrupted to prevent further violence.
- PSG players planned a victory parade in Paris with an expected crowd of 100,000.
- President Emmanuel Macron was scheduled to meet the PSG team at the Elysee Palace.
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