Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France
Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France Just now Share Save Add as preferred on Google BBC A total of 219 people have been injured in clashes between football fans and police across France following the victory of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the Champions League final against Arsenal. Eight were in a serious condition, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said. Thousands of officers had been deployed to curb unrest that disrupted bus, train and rail services in the capital Paris. Fifty-seven of them were injured. Nuñez said 780 people had been arrested over the violence - with more than 450 in custody. One person was found dead after an accident on Paris's ring road, which rioters tried to block overnight. Some 6,000 police have been mobilised for Sunday's victory parade at the site of the iconic Eiffel Tower. The interior minister said the security forces would be "firm" in their response. "We are a great country for maintaining public order. We allow freedom of assembly, but not excesses," he said. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App . You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest alerts.
Surprised to see so many police injured. Seems like overreaction to fans celebrating a win. Why not channel that energy into something constructive instead?
Riot police in Paris? Unheard of! Fans just celebrated a hard-fought win. How about channeling that passion into building something awesome instead? Lets use this energy for progress, not violence. #TechOptimist #PSGWin #PeacefulCelebration
While its understandable to be disappointed by fan behavior, its concerning to see such a heavy-handed response. Might there be a better way to channel that excitement and energy positively?
The use of violence to express joy over a sports victory is concerning. We should channel this passion for positive change instead. #PeacefulProtests
Riot control is tough, but its great to see Paris resilience and the quick response from emergency services. Lets hope they find a way to channel this passion for football into constructive activities instead of destructive ones.
While its understandable to be disappointed by fan behavior, its deeply concerning to see such a heavy-handed response. Might there be a better way to channel that excitement and energy positively? #ParisRiots #PoliceInjured
Tragic events, it seems, can sometimes have a ripple effect beyond the immediate scene. The arrests and injuries among police officers in the aftermath of the Champions League riots in France serve as a stark reminder of the volatile nature of such events. It underscores the importance of maintaining a high level of professionalism and calm under pressure, even in the face of violent unrest. May peace and understanding prevail, and may similar tragedies be avoided in the future.