Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France
Riots erupted in France following Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory over Arsenal, resulting in hundreds of arrests and injuries. A total of 780 people were arrested, with 219 injuries reported among fans and police. The Interior Minister emphasized the need for public order while acknowledging the celebrations were marred by violence from non-supporters.
- ▪219 people were injured in clashes between football fans and police across France.
- ▪780 people were arrested due to the violence, with more than 450 currently in custody.
- ▪The Interior Minister stated that security forces would respond firmly to maintain public order.
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Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France17 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWatch: Paris police fire tear gas in clashes with triumphant PSG fansA total of 219 people have been injured in clashes between football fans and police across France after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) won the Champions League final against Arsenal.Eight were in a serious condition, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said. Thousands of officers were 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. A person was found dead after an accident on Paris's ring road, which rioters tried to block overnight.
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