Two dead and 559 arrested during PSG Champions League celebrations in France

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Two dead and 559 arrested during PSG Champions League celebrations in France

6 months ago

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Two dead and 559 arrested during PSG Champions League celebrations in France

Credited from: LEMONDE

Two people died amid celebrations for PSG's Champions League victory.
A total of 559 arrests were made, with 491 in Paris alone.
Violent incidents included clashes with police and vandalism on the Champs-Elysees.

Two individuals tragically lost their lives in France during celebrations after Paris Saint-Germain's momentous Champions League victory over Inter Milan. A 17-year-old was stabbed in Dax, and a woman died after being struck by a car in Paris. The French Interior Ministry reported that 559 people were arrested, predominantly in Paris, where 491 arrests were made amid chaotic scenes, including clashes with police, according to Le Monde and South China Morning Post.

Following PSG's historic 5-0 victory, the Champs-Elysees was teeming with fans celebrating until violent confrontations erupted. The police utilized tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowds as 491 individuals were arrested in the capital alone. Reports indicated that by the morning after the event, minor riots resulted in damage to public property, including bus shelters, according to Reuters and South China Morning Post.

Overall, the festivities took a dark turn as police reported over 200 burned vehicles and injuries to multiple security personnel during the chaotic celebration. By the end of the night, many fans were left to grapple with the aftermath of what should have been a joyous occasion, as nearly 320 individuals remained in custody, according to Le Monde and Reuters.