Paris police detain over 130 after PSG fan unrest
Police in Paris on Saturday detained over 100 people after fans of Paris Saint-Germain went berserk in the French capital on the night of the club's Champions League final victory against Arsenal. The Champions League final match was a nailbiter, with PSG defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties. By 11 p.m.
Paris police detained more than 130 people Saturday after fans of Paris Saint-Germain erupted into disorder following the club’s Champions League final victory over Arsenal.
PSG beat Arsenal 4-3 on penalties in a dramatic match. By 11 p.m. local time (2100 GMT) authorities said they had detained over 130 people in connection with disturbances across the city.
Officials reported that unrest began earlier when Arsenal took the lead during the penalty shootout. An estimated 20,000 people flooded the Champs-Élysées; some supporters set off fireworks and lit flares.
Police said they confiscated several hundred fireworks and a number of flares. A bakery and a restaurant near PSG’s Parc des Princes stadium were damaged during the unrest.
Authorities described policing operations and investigations as ongoing and said further updates would be provided as information becomes available.