PSG celebrates victory. Chaos on the streets of Paris, new data

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On Saturday, thousands of people took to the streets of Paris and other French cities to watch the Champions League final. The match ended with the victory of PSG, which defeated Arsenal after penalties and defended the title.

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However, the joyful celebration turned into riots when some fans clashed with the police. France24 reports that about 22,000 people were sent to the streets of French cities. officers.

PSG fans clashed with police in Paris during celebrations of the football club's victory in the Champions LeagueAA/ABACA / PAP

Serious riots occurred near the Parc des Princes in Paris, FrancePoitout Florian/ABACA / PAP

While thousands of people gathered to celebrate PSG's victory, groups of fans started riots that led to property damage, fires and clashes with law enforcement.AA/ABACA / PAP

PSG fans clashed with police in ParisAA/ABACA / PAP

More injured than last year

Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said during a press conference that it was as a result of riots 57 security officers were injured. Throughout the country, 219 participants of the post-match celebration were injured — eight were seriously injured.

The minister also said that the number of 780 people detained means an increase of 32%. in relation to the arrests that took place after PSG's title celebration last year.

Meanwhile, the Paris prosecutor's office announced the death of a young man who died in an accident on a motocross motorcycle on the Paris ring road and one person who was injured as a result of an attack with a melee weapon. Her condition is described as critical.

Ashley Davis2 weeks ago

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