Paris witnessed both celebration and tragedy following Paris Saint-Germain’s historic Champions League victory over Inter Milan. Two fans lost their lives during the festivities: a 17-year-old was stabbed in Dax during a street party, and a man in Paris was killed when a car struck his scooter. Investigations are underway into both incidents. Additionally, a police officer suffered severe eye injuries from an accidental fireworks incident and has been placed in an artificial coma.
Despite the overall peaceful nature of the celebrations, hundreds were arrested as violence broke out in some areas. By early Sunday, police reported 294 arrests, which included individuals who vandalized a shoe shop on the Champs-Élysées and two cars that were set ablaze near Parc des Princes.
On the Champs-Élysées, where significant crowds gathered to celebrate PSG’s first Champions League title with a decisive 5-0 victory, police took measures to maintain order. A water cannon was used to secure the area near the Arc de Triomphe as revelers attempted to breach barriers. In contrast, joyous scenes unfolded at the Place de la Bastille, where fans actively celebrated by climbing the famous column while the atmosphere remained upbeat and harmonious.
In anticipation of possible unrest, authorities had deployed 5,400 police officers throughout Paris and its suburbs. While the celebrations were generally festive, the simultaneous incidents of violence and tragedy outside the main festivities highlighted the precarious balance between jubilant celebration and public safety during such large-scale events.
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