Violence erupts in Paris amid celebrations over PSGs Champions League win; dozens detained
2 min readMay 31, 2026 08:27 AM IST
A car burns and fireworks explode as police watch PSG supporters celebrate in Paris, Saturday, May 30, 2026 after the Champions League final soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal that's being played in Budapest. (AP Photo)
Dozens were detained in Paris after violence erupted during the celebrations marking the second victory of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the Champions League, the Associated Press reported. The report alleged that a group attempted to storm a police station in the posh 8th Arrondissement neighborhood of the French capital. They were later dispersed, according to the police.The incident comes a year after violence disrupted the celebrations in May after PSG won the first Champions League title. About 201 people were injured in Paris, with the police making more than 500 arrests across France. Paris was on high alert, with 8,000 police officers deployed across the city, AP noted. On Saturday, celebrations began as the final whistle was blown in the evening in Budapest, Hungary, where PSG beat Arsenal during penalties in the finals. Around 20,000 people gathered on the Champs-Elysees, with some marching along the avenues near the Arc de Triomphe. The main ring road surrounding Paris was also blockaded by a crowd before police dispersed it, AP quoted. The Paris police prefecture told AP that smaller groups caused disturbances, with some vandalising shops and setting off fire at several locations. Visuals from the site show that cars were also set ablaze. Police also shared that a bakery and a restaurant were damaged. A police officer was injured. The police told AP that 45 people were taken into custody by 10 pm.Story continues below this ad Police officers worked through the evening to contain about 1,000 people who had gathered near the PSG stadium in the 16th Arrondissement and cleared barricades made with bicycles.
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