PSG Victory Celebrations Turn Violent with Arrests and Injuries in Paris
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said 127 people were arrested and 11 were injured as celebrations turned into clashes and fires.
- On Thursday, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez reported 127 arrests and 11 injuries following violent celebrations in Paris after Paris Saint-Germain reached the UEFA Champions League final.
- Clashes erupted across the capital with 67 rubbish-bin fires and three vehicle fires reported, while 23 police officers suffered minor injuries during the celebrations following PSG's 6-5 aggregate victory over Bayern Munich.
- Interior Minister Nunez condemned the disturbances, stating, "127 people were arrested in the Paris area, including 107 in Paris itself," while praising officers' "great responsiveness" in preventing shop looting.
- Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire faced criticism from Nunez for "unilaterally" announcing a fan zone on May 30, with the minister noting, "In general, we discuss these things a little with the police prefect beforehand."
- Ahead of the May 30 final against Arsenal in Budapest, Nunez promised police would act with "the same firmness," warning, "We will not tolerate any disorder" during upcoming celebrations.
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Nearly 130 arrests around Paris amid celebrations for PSG reaching Champions League final
PARIS (AP) — Nearly 130 people were arrested around Paris overnight as fans clashed with police following Paris Saint-Germain reaching the Champions League final, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said on
Riots in Paris followed PSG's qualification to the Champions League final, with looting and attacks on police.
PSG victory celebrations turn violent with arrests and injuries in Paris
Paris police arrested 127 people and reported that 11 people were injured, including one seriously, after violence broke out during celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain’s qualification for the Champions League final, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said on Thursday.
Scores arrested in Paris after PSG reach Champions League final
Police arrested 127 people while 11 people were injured, including one seriously, during incidents in the French capital after Paris Saint-Germain reached the Champions League final, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said on Thursday.
As in the previous year's final victory, after an important PSG success, riots occur in Paris. One person suffered severe injuries, there were almost 130 arrests. The Minister of the Interior announces consequences.
The celebration, as in many cases, broke out. The PSG’s pass to the Champions League finale, after tie-up with Bayern, led to insanity in the streets, flares and a crowd that ended up ruining the party. French police reported that on Wednesday night 127 detainees ended up, 107 in Paris, as well as eleven fans and 23 injured police officers. “I strongly condemn these excesses, which are unfortunately becoming commonplace on the nights Paris Saint…
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