PSG title unrest in France leaves 780 detained, 57 officers hurt
What's new: Authorities reported 219 injuries nationwide, including eight serious cases, as violence spread to about 15 cities.
Violence tied to Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League celebrations led to 780 detentions across France, injured 57 police officers and left 219 people hurt, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said Sunday. Most of the unrest hit Paris, where fans gathered on the Champs-Elysees and near Parc des Princes after PSG beat Arsenal in a penalty shootout in Budapest. Police used tear gas as some people set fires, damaged shops and tried to block the capital's ring road. Officials said one person died after an accident near Porte Maillot, though it was not clear whether the death was directly linked to the rioting. Despite the overnight clashes, PSG's victory parade near the Eiffel Tower and a reception with President Emmanuel Macron went ahead under heavy security.