Paris riots erupt after PSG win: 400+ arrested amid looting and arson

Celebrations for Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) second consecutive European football championship quickly turned violent across France, leading to widespread riots and hundreds of arrests. Fans, fueled by excitement, clashed with police, vandalized property, and engaged in looting.

In Paris, the Champs-Élysées became a scene of chaos, with thousands of fans gathering. Reports indicate that a tobacco shop was set ablaze and six cars were destroyed. Some individuals attempted to attack a police station near the Champs-Élysées before being dispersed by authorities. The Arc de Triomphe area also saw disturbances, with fans occupying a ring road and setting off fireworks, causing temporary traffic disruptions.

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There were 15 riots across France from Sunday to Monday morning, resulting in 426 arrests.

Beyond the capital, the unrest spread to other cities. In Toulouse, hundreds of fans armed with metal bars smashed shop windows and bus stop shelters. Police deployed tear gas to disperse the crowds. In Grenoble, fans broke into sports apparel stores and stole merchandise. These incidents highlight a significant escalation compared to the previous year's celebrations, prompting a much larger police presence.

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez reported that 426 individuals were arrested nationwide between Sunday and early Monday, with 283 arrests in Paris alone. Despite the widespread violence, authorities confirmed that the planned victory parade for PSG at the Champ de Mars on Monday would proceed. Police had increased their presence significantly, deploying 22,000 officers nationwide, a substantial rise from the previous year, and confiscated numerous dangerous items.

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In Paris alone, 283 people were detained.