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Paris disturbances and 127 arrests mar PSG's Uefa Champions League victory
TL;DR
Violence erupted in Paris following PSG's Uefa Champions League victory over Bayern Munich, resulting in 127 arrests. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez condemned the chaos that marred the celebrations.
Key points
- Violence erupted in Paris after PSG's Uefa Champions League victory
- 127 arrests were made in the broader Paris region
- 107 arrests occurred in the capital of Paris
- Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez condemned the violence
- Fans celebrated PSG's qualification for the final in Budapest
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Riot police were out in force as some of the festivities descended into chaos [Reuters]
France's interior minister has condemned violence that broke out in the Paris region after PSG's Uefa Champions League semi-final victory against Bayern Munich late on Wednesday night.
Fans took to the streets to celebrate the Paris team's qualification for the 30 May final in Budapest. However, celebrations were marred by a series of disturbances.
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez told French radio that 127 people were arrested in the broader Paris region, including 107 in the capital itself.
Eleven people were hurt, one of them seriously, he said. Twenty-three police officers also sustained minor injuries.
Most of the festivities passed off without incident, as crowds gathered in many areas of Paris after PSG's 1-1 draw in Munich.
Recently elected Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire joined the celebrations after watching the match with hundreds of people, many of them children, at his headquarters in the Hôtel de Ville.
But elsewhere in the centre of Paris dozens of bins and some cars were set alight, and tear gas was fired by police to stop people approaching the PSG stadium at the Parc des Princes.
"I condemn these excesses which are sadly becoming a common occurrence on nights when Paris Saint-Germain win," Nuñez told Europe 1 radio.
Q&A
What caused the disturbances in Paris after PSG's victory?
The disturbances were caused by celebrations that turned chaotic following PSG's Uefa Champions League semi-final victory.
How many arrests were made during the Paris disturbances?
A total of 127 people were arrested in the broader Paris region, with 107 arrests occurring in the capital.
Who condemned the violence after PSG's Champions League win?
France's Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez condemned the violence that broke out in the Paris region.
What event were fans celebrating in Paris that led to the disturbances?
Fans were celebrating PSG's qualification for the Uefa Champions League final scheduled for 30 May in Budapest.
