Lyon: Investigation Launched After Teenager's Violent Assault Amidst PSG Victory Celebrations

A 16-year-old boy suffered a severe head injury in Lyon on Saturday night during post-match celebrations following Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League win. He was discovered by law enforcement lying in a pool of blood in the Presqu'île district. Paramedics treated the youth, and his life is not considered to be in danger.

Authorities have launched an investigation to identify and apprehend those responsible for the violent assault. The incident occurred as crowds gathered to celebrate PSG's victory, leading to wider public disturbances. Police reported four arrests in Lyon for projectile throwing, property damage, and assaulting officers during the festivities. Across France, nearly 800 people were arrested on the same night for similar offenses.

The investigation is being handled by the interdepartmental police directorate of the Rhône region, as confirmed by a security source to Le Figaro. The attack adds a somber note to the city's otherwise jubilant atmosphere following the football club's success.

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I condemn with the utmost indignation the simultaneous attacks perpetrated by ADF terrorists on the night of Saturday, May 31, 2026, in Ngadi and Vemba.