Paris Police Arrest Over 130 Amid PSG Fans' Celebrations of Champions League Victory
Paris police arrest hundreds as PSG fans celebrate Champions League win over Arsenal

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Paris police arrested more than 130 individuals following Paris Saint-Germain's victory over Arsenal in the Champions League final. Thousands of officers were deployed to manage crowds, resulting in clashes and the use of teargas in various city locations.
- 01Paris police arrested over 130 fans during celebrations after PSG's Champions League win.
- 02The match was watched by more than 40,000 fans at Parc de Princes stadium in Paris.
- 03Tensions escalated with some fans using fireworks against police, who responded with teargas.
- 04Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez assured a robust security system was in place to ensure safety during celebrations.
- 05Last year's celebrations led to two fatalities and numerous injuries, prompting heightened security this year.
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Following Paris Saint-Germain's victory over Arsenal in the Champions League final, Paris police arrested over 130 individuals as they celebrated in the city. Thousands of officers were deployed to manage large crowds, particularly around the Parc de Princes stadium, where more than 40,000 fans gathered to watch the match on giant screens. Reports indicated that some fans engaged in violent behavior, including directing fireworks at police, leading to the use of teargas by law enforcement. The interior minister, Laurent Nuñez, emphasized the presence of a robust security system to maintain order during the festivities. Despite some clashes, many fans celebrated peacefully, with police estimating the crowd size on the Champs-Élysées boulevard at around 20,000. Authorities had heightened security measures following last year's incidents, which resulted in two deaths and nearly 200 injuries during similar celebrations.
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The police actions during the celebrations aimed to prevent violence and maintain public order, reflecting the city's efforts to ensure safety during large events.
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