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Mass riots broke out in France after PSG defeated Arsenal in the penalty shootout in the UEFA Champions League final.
According to Sky News, French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced that 780 people had been detained across the country. 480 of them were detained in Paris. 57 police officers were injured during the events.
According to reports, the celebration of PSG fans was accompanied by clashes in some cities. Cars were burned, shops were damaged, and resistance was shown to the police.
French police have strengthened security measures in Paris. 5,780 police and gendarmes, as well as 2,500 firefighters, have been mobilized to maintain order in the capital.
It should be noted that PSG defeated Arsenal on penalties in the final and became the champion of the Champions League.
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Mass riots broke out in various cities of France after PSG defeated Arsenal in the penalty shootout in the UEFA Champions League final.
According to Sky News, hundreds of people were detained by the police during the events.
According to reports, especially in Paris, thousands of fans flooded the streets, cars were burned in some places, shops were damaged, and clashes with the police occurred. Law enforcement used tear gas and carried out a large-scale security operation to restore order.
According to the French Ministry of the Interior, some of the detainees are suspected of vandalism, disturbing public order and resisting the police. It is reported that several police officers and civilians were injured during the events.
Although officials announced that the situation was under control, it is noted that tension continued throughout the night in some regions.
