NEW DELHI: Following the Champions League match where Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal, French authorities reported 47 arrests in Paris and three injuries caused by a vehicular incident, as announced on Thursday.
PSG's advancement to the May 31 final, following their 2-1 victory over their English opponents on Wednesday night, sparked widespread celebrations in Paris as the club pursued their first Champions League title.
According to a report from AFP, near the Champs-Elysees, a Mercedes collided with pedestrians during the celebrations, with police stating the "circumstances... remain unclear at this stage". One victim, identified as a minor, was hospitalised in critical condition, according to prosecutors.
Authorities launched an investigation covering assault, leaving the accident scene and failing to assist an endangered person.
The vehicle's occupants attempted to escape but were impeded by the dense crowd. Subsequently, the driver and passenger abandoned their vehicle, which was subsequently destroyed by the assembled supporters.
Law enforcement reported confrontations with unruly groups who threw objects at officers.
Reports indicated damage to four vehicles, while AFP has reported that two burnt vehicles were found near the Champs-Elysees.
The authorities had deployed over 2,000 police and emergency personnel for the match, which preceded a public holiday commemorating the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat in World War II.
Large crowds of supporters without tickets gathered outside the Parc des Princes stadium during the match.
Although police intervened to maintain traffic flow amidst the celebrations, they reported "no major incidents" near the stadium.
In neighbouring Fontainebleau, authorities dispersed approximately 500 disorderly individuals using tear gas.
PSG's advancement to the May 31 final, following their 2-1 victory over their English opponents on Wednesday night, sparked widespread celebrations in Paris as the club pursued their first Champions League title.
According to a report from AFP, near the Champs-Elysees, a Mercedes collided with pedestrians during the celebrations, with police stating the "circumstances... remain unclear at this stage". One victim, identified as a minor, was hospitalised in critical condition, according to prosecutors.
Authorities launched an investigation covering assault, leaving the accident scene and failing to assist an endangered person.
The vehicle's occupants attempted to escape but were impeded by the dense crowd. Subsequently, the driver and passenger abandoned their vehicle, which was subsequently destroyed by the assembled supporters.
Law enforcement reported confrontations with unruly groups who threw objects at officers.
Reports indicated damage to four vehicles, while AFP has reported that two burnt vehicles were found near the Champs-Elysees.
4 for 4 against PL teams in UCL this year 👏 pic.twitter.com/9BMsazLayu
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) May 7, 2025
The authorities had deployed over 2,000 police and emergency personnel for the match, which preceded a public holiday commemorating the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat in World War II.
Large crowds of supporters without tickets gathered outside the Parc des Princes stadium during the match.
Although police intervened to maintain traffic flow amidst the celebrations, they reported "no major incidents" near the stadium.
In neighbouring Fontainebleau, authorities dispersed approximately 500 disorderly individuals using tear gas.
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