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Arsenal fan attacked in Paris following Champions League final amid widespread fan violence
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2026-06-01 00:10   Sports   10

Arsenal fan attacked in Paris following Champions League final amid widespread fan violence

Following Arsenal's heartbreaking defeat to PSG in the Champions League final, a lone Arsenal supporter in Paris was subjected to harassment and physical aggression by a group of PSG fans.Wearing a retro Arsenal shirt and cycling through the area, the fan was mocked, pushed, and had his clothing tugged, eventually managing to escape.This incident occurred amid widespread disturbances across France, with one fan dead and another in intensive care due to violence in 15 cities.Rioting included cars being set alight, shop vandalism, and an attempted storming of a police station.

Paris prosecutors reported 277 people, including 82 minors, were formally detained for various offences including assault on officers, theft, and public disorder.Authorities confirmed 57 police officers were injured in the unrest.

Despite these events, planned celebrations for PSG’s victory continued at the Champ de Mars, with police vowing a firm response to potential violence.

The situation highlighted the extreme volatility and risks associated with large-scale football celebrations in the aftermath of high-profile matches.

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