New Delhi, May 31: Paris saw extensive violence and arson last night after the victory of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the Football Champions League final against Arsenal.
Several shops and vehicles were damaged in violence and arson by hundreds of people as celebrations converted into ugly incidents.
Even the iconic Eiffel Tower was not spared as a fire incident was reported from there as well.
The violent unrest disrupted bus, train and rail services in Paris for hours.
Police and other law enforcement agencies had a tough time in controlling the situation as they clashed with arsonists at a number of places in Paris and elsewhere.
The police used teargas to disperse the violent mobs.
At least 7 police officers were injured in the clashes, according to the authorities.
Authorities reported arrest of 416 people, including 280 people in Paris.
Similar violence was witnessed when PSG won the same trophy last year, with celebrations turning deadly.
Earlier, the iconic Champs-Élysées in Paris was swarmed by fans soon after the French team defeated Arsenal in a penalty shootout.
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen wrote on X: “Only in France does a football club’s victory spark riots.”
