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The Sun
14 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Chaos erupts in Paris as riot cops clash with PSG fans at Champions League victory parade in second night of violence
PARIS has been plagued by a second day of chaos with armed riot police battling with PSG fans at the Champions League trophy parade. Specialist cops can be seen brandishing batons and riot shields as they storm through the Champs-Élysées to fight back against violent thugs in the capital. 8 8 8 Jubilant celebrations in France have continued today after PSG swept aside a poor Inter Milan side 5-0 in Saturday night's European final in Munich. But the joyous scenes over in Germany were quickly overshadowed by violence back home in France. PSG fans were hit with tear gas overnight as deadly clashes broke out - leaving two dead and nearly 200 people injured. Almost 600 people were arrested in the ugly scenes with cars, bins and mattresses all seen on fire. And 24 hours after France was first plunged into danger further issues between police and fans broke out. PSG players and staff were joined by around 110,000 supporters this afternoon as they held a victory parade on the Champs-Élysées. Many fans were said to have been trying to pack out the lined streets in the capital to watch the celebrations. Within a short period of time, the limit of supporters was reached with thousands still looking to find a spot to see the squad return. This influx of fans caused chaos for riot cops who were seen trying to disperse them by chasing many through the streets. Video of the intense moment a row of cops started to run across the Alma bridge towards a group of supporters has been shared online. PSG fans tear gassed in violent clashes with cops as 400 arrested and two dead after Champions League win Thick plumes of blue smoke from flares can be seen next to the Eiffel Tower in the clip. An officer at the scene said: "They are throwing everything they can at us." Flash ball guns were also used by gendarmes, in an attempt disperse gang members carrying weapons of their own, including long metal poles and bricks stolen from building sites. It followed two people losing their lives during intense nationwide violence following PSG being crowned European football champions. One of the worst incidents took place in Dax, in the south-west of France, where a 17-year-old was knifed in the stomach. A local police spokesman said: "He was part of a crowd celebrating the PSG win in designated fanzone, and died from his wounds in hospital." A man was also killed when his scooter collided with a car in Paris on Saturday, after the victim was seen celebrating the football win. A police officer was seriously injured by a firecracker in Coutances, Normandy. 8 8 8 He was placed in an induced coma, with a very serious eye and head injury, and was still in intensive care on Sunday morning. Paris' police chief Laurent Nuñez has come out since and said the blame should be placed on looters and vandals who used the party atmosphere in Paris to cause chaos. He made it clear that "real" PSG fans should not be mixed up with violent thugs. A ring of steel had been created around the Champs-Élysées, with major department stores and banks using steel shutters to try and keep looters away. PSG's official club shops on the Champs, and at their ground, were also barricaded over the weekend. Despite this, a Foot Locker sports store on Champs-Élysées was broken into, and goods including multiple trainers stolen. A Maisons du Monde furniture store on the nearby Avenue Wagram was also looted, said a police spokesman. Youths wearing masks and hoodies were meanwhile seen roaming around the city looking for trouble. Motorbikes and discared mattresses were set alight, sending thick black smoke billowing through the night sky. There was even fighting reported around the Eiffel Tower, which was lit up in PSG's red, white and blue following their 5-0 win. Around 5,400 police officers were on duty across Paris at the weekend, as trouble was always expected, whatever the result. PSG fans have an increasingly bad reputation for hooliganism, and some attacked fans from Arsenal and Aston Villa during this year's Champion's League campaign. I was in the heart of PSG's celebrations in Paris – it was a war zone By Sun Sports Features Editor, Rob Maul OUTSIDE the Parc des Princes last night, it was carnage. Absolute carnage. No sooner had the final whistle blown in Munich – as Paris Saint-Germain sealed a record-breaking 5-0 Champions League Final win over Inter Milan – the French capital erupted in celebration. Those who live within a few-mile radius of the club's home ground had prepared for the worst, sensibly boarding up their shops and cafes in anticipation of mass trouble, and it proved to be a wise decision. Tens of thousands of people, mostly young men wearing PSG shirts, sprinted away from the club's football ground and once they were outside of the wide police security perimeter, chaos ensued. Motorists had to take evasive action coming off the motorway slip-roads as people dangerously spilled into the street, throwing flares into their path. Soon, the traffic was completely stopped around Porte d'Auteuil as supporters started celebrating in the street – and even jumped on stationary cars. I saw one woman hurt and needing attention from friends while others cowered for cover as fans rushed forward. Ambulances were called to the area and so, too, were fire trucks. And your SunSport correspondent had to sprint away for safety at one point when some of the remnants of the fireworks landed too close for his comfort. Most of the yobs would not have lived in the local area themselves but they saw this European success as an excuse to break the law and cause disruption. 8 8
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
PSG: Decision made on Champions League trophy parade after Paris chaos
Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League trophy parade has been given the green light to go ahead as planned on Sunday, but the number of fans in attendance will be capped. PSG's stunning and historic 5-0 rout of Inter Milan in Saturday night's one-sided Champions League final in Munich has since been overshadowed in France as wild celebrations gave way to chaos and destruction in the country. Advertisement Two people have died, 192 were injured and 559 arrested after the widespread trouble, with 491 of those occurring in Paris, where nine police offers were injured during clashes as cars were set ablaze and shop windows smashed. Such disorder - which led to riot police using tear gas and water cannons - led to doubt over whether PSG's returning players would still embark on an open-top bus parade as planned on Sunday afternoon, though it's now been confirmed that will take place. However, local authorities have capped the number of fans allowed in attendance down the iconic Champs Elysees at 100,000, with a celebration featuring the PSG squad also set to go ahead outside their home stadium, the Parc des Princes. "We have a cap on the amount of people that can come in,' Paris Police chief Laurent Nunez said on Sunday. 'There are 100,000 people that can come in. After that, we can't bring any more people in. Advertisement "There will be a celebration around the Parc des Princes as well and the players will be at the Parc des Princes to meet their fans. "There again we are expecting some clashes, some scuffles and we will be there and we will be very strong in our response against the vandals, against the thieves who have a go at the police officers. "We will not tolerate any abuse today and the fans who want to enjoy the parade, can do so safely."
BreakingNews.ie
21 hours ago
- Politics
- BreakingNews.ie
Paris St Germain victory parade in Paris to go ahead despite clashes with police
Paris St Germain's Champions League trophy parade down the Champs Elysees on Sunday will go ahead with a 100,000 fans cap despite ugly clashes with police on Saturday night. A total of 491 arrests were made in Paris and one fatality recorded after trouble in France's capital city centre following the historic 5-0 thrashing of Inter Milan in Munich. Advertisement During a press conference on Sunday, Paris Police chief Laurent Nunez revealed 192 civilians were injured in addition to nine police officers suffering 'light injuries', whilst the death of a 24-year-old man following a collision with a car is being investigated. Fans celebrate PSG's victory on the Champs-Elysees (Aurelien Morissard/AP) 'We are not sure yet whether it is linked to celebrations last night, but an investigation is open, Nunez said. 'This is just half time for us because the PSG players are coming to Paris. We have important work this afternoon. 'We have a cap on the amount of people that can come in. There are 100,000 people that can come in. After that, we can't bring any more people in. Advertisement Paris St Germain celebrate with the trophy (Mike Egerton/PA) 'There will be a celebration around the Parc des Princes as well and the players will be at the Parc des Princes to meet their fans. 'There again we are expecting some clashes, some scuffles and we will be there and we will be very strong in our response against the vandals, against the thieves who have a go at the police officers. 'We will not tolerate any abuse today and the fans who want to enjoy the parade, can do so safely.' The French interior ministry said 559 arrests were made across France during celebrations after Paris Saint Germain's win, whilst a 17-year-old is reported to have died following a stabbing in Dax. Advertisement 'The true PSG supporters are getting excited watching their team's magnificent match. Meanwhile, barbarians have taken to the streets of Paris to commit crimes and provoke law enforcement,' French interior minister Bruno Retailleau wrote on X. 'I have asked the internal security forces to respond with vigor to these offences. 'I offer my support to the Police Prefect and all the police officers who are ensuring everyone's safety. It is unacceptable that it is not possible to celebrate without fearing the savagery of a minority of thugs who respect nothing.'
The Independent
a day ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Paris St Germain victory parade in Paris to go ahead despite clashes with police
Paris St Germain's Champions League trophy parade down the Champs Elysees on Sunday will go ahead with a 100,000 fans cap despite ugly clashes with police on Saturday night. A total of 491 arrests were made in Paris and one fatality recorded after trouble in France's capital city centre following the historic 5-0 thrashing of Inter Milan in Munich. During a press conference on Sunday, Paris Police chief Laurent Nunez revealed 192 civilians were injured in addition to nine police officers suffering 'light injuries', whilst the death of a 24-year-old man following a collision with a car is being investigated. 'We are not sure yet whether it is linked to celebrations last night, but an investigation is open, Nunez said. 'This is just half time for us because the PSG players are coming to Paris. We have important work this afternoon. 'We have a cap on the amount of people that can come in. There are 100,000 people that can come in. After that, we can't bring any more people in. 'There will be a celebration around the Parc des Princes as well and the players will be at the Parc des Princes to meet their fans. 'There again we are expecting some clashes, some scuffles and we will be there and we will be very strong in our response against the vandals, against the thieves who have a go at the police officers. 'We will not tolerate any abuse today and the fans who want to enjoy the parade, can do so safely.' The French interior ministry said 559 arrests were made across France during celebrations after Paris Saint Germain's win, whilst a 17-year-old is reported to have died following a stabbing in Dax. 'The true PSG supporters are getting excited watching their team's magnificent match. Meanwhile, barbarians have taken to the streets of Paris to commit crimes and provoke law enforcement,' French interior minister Bruno Retailleau wrote on X. 'I have asked the internal security forces to respond with vigor to these offences. 'I offer my support to the Police Prefect and all the police officers who are ensuring everyone's safety. It is unacceptable that it is not possible to celebrate without fearing the savagery of a minority of thugs who respect nothing.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
'Why was Liverpool road open during parade?'
Almost a week on from Liverpool FC's trophy parade and questions are being asked over why a main city centre road remained open to vehicles and what caused hour-long queues at the city's biggest station. Dale Street, which runs through the city centre before it joins Water Street, was left open for vehicles, despite warnings given to businesses over expected crowds. At about 18:00 BST on Monday evening, 79 people were injured when a car crashed into fans on Water Street during Monday's parade. But the council said planning for the parade had taken place over several months and there was a robust traffic management plan agreed by all partners. Gareth Morgan, 46, owns The Dead Crafty Beer Company on Dale Street. He says they were told to remove street furniture due to the volume of crowds expected, yet "the council still let vehicles up and down". "When you have 800,000 people walking back up to the city centre, it's crazy that any of the main roads in the city centre were open," Mr Morgan said. "There should not have been any vehicles - everyone I have spoken to is in agreement that it should not have been open to traffic. "The pavements aren't big enough to take that volume of the public so the only place for them to go is the road." Mohamad Abbar, who works at A2Z Mobile also on Dale Street, echoed his comments and said "there were too many people on this road" which he thought was "supposed to be closed". But the council said Dale Street had never been completely closed for a Liverpool FC victory parade, with the bus travelling on the same route as in 2019 and 2022. A Liverpool City Council spokesman added that the part of Dale Street left open was a key route for traffic going to and from the Mersey Tunnel. He said all roads feeding into Dale Street and Water Street from Exchange Street East down towards the Strand were shut, and there was a further closure at the top of Water Street outside the Town Hall. On Friday, former Royal Marine Paul Doyle appeared at Liverpool Magistrates' Court and Liverpool Crown Court where he faced seven charges including wounding with intent, causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, attempting to cause GBH with intent and dangerous driving. Mr Doyle faces charges relating to six victims, including two children aged 11 and 17, after a total of 79 people were injured in the city centre on Monday evening. He will next appear at Liverpool Crown Court on 14 August for a plea hearing. Tom Benson, 24, who works in Manchester, said he had travelled to Liverpool for various events previously and he felt a lot more roads had been closed. "But this time around that wasn't the case," he said. "It seemed like a fair few of the roads were opened despite there being significantly more people." Mr Benson also said he felt the organisation at Liverpool's Lime Street Station was "pretty terrible", with police blocking all the entrances and "thousands of people" queueing for hours only to be told to "go and join a queue at the other side of the station". A 24-year-old, who asked not to be named, said he queued for more than an hour at the train station only to be told he was in the wrong place. He described the scenes at the station as "absolute carnage". "There was no organisation at all," he added. "We were pretty lucky we got the last train to Birmingham, but it was terrible for the people with children who were all crying." Network Rail said there had been "an unprecedented number of people travelling to and from Lime Street Station to be part of the parade". The firm had used "tried and tested plans" to manage demand, it said, including closing the Lime St entrance and putting a one-way queueing system in place starting at the Skelhorne St entrance. However, the large numbers of people wanting to travel at the same time "significantly impacted" the queuing system, and Network Rail said it is reviewing what happened so as to learn from it in future. "We are sorry that people were delayed in getting to where they needed to be during a distressing time," a spokesperson said. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Paul Doyle accused of using car as weapon, court told Liverpool turns red for double cup-winning parade Crowds bid farewell to Liverpool Giants Liverpool City Council Merseyside Police Network Rail
