Paris Police Arrest 127 After Violent PSG Final Celebrations

Paris police arrested 127 people across the Paris region, including 107 in the capital, after celebrations for Paris Saint-Germain's advancement to the UEFA Champions League final turned violent late Wednesday night. The disturbances followed PSG's 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena in Germany, securing a semifinal aggregate victory and a spot in the May 30 final against Arsenal in Budapest, Hungary.

Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez reported 11 injuries among civilians, one serious from a mortar-style firework, and 23 police officers with minor injuries. Clashes occurred near PSG's Parc des Princes stadium, on the Champs-Élysées, and at Place de la Concorde, where crowds set bins and vehicles ablaze, vandalized property including an outdoor exhibition, and launched fireworks at officers. Police used tear gas to disperse groups and prevented an attempt to block the Paris ring road, or périphérique. Nuñez said authorities thwarted efforts to target police and loot businesses.

Most gatherings remained peaceful, with thousands waving flags and lighting flares in Paris streets. Recently elected Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire joined fans, including children, at City...