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TWO FANS HAVE BEEN KILLED AND A POLICEMAN LEFT IN A COMA AFTER CELEBRATIONS TO MARK PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN'S FIRST-EVER CHAMPIONS LEAGUE WIN TURNED VIOLENT 11:25, 01 Jun 2025 French

authorities have reported two fans tragically lost their lives and a police officer is in a coma following chaotic celebrations across the country for Paris-Saint Germain's historic

Champions League victory. A 17 year old lad was fatally stabbed during a PSG street party in the city of Dax, according to the national police service. In Paris, a man was killed when his

scooter was struck by a car amidst the PSG festivities, as stated by the interior minister's office. Investigations are underway into both incidents. In northwest France, a police

officer was inadvertently hit by fireworks and has been placed in an induced coma due to severe eye injuries, the national police service reported. Despite the majority of the celebrations

remaining peaceful, they descended into violence in some areas, resulting in hundreds of arrests. The Mirror report a total of 426 people were arrested, including 417 in Paris, with 216

people being held in police custody as of Sunday morning. Article continues below Tensions arose following Saturday night's game with 13 police officers and 192 others injured. Footage

on social media showed chaotic scenes as police armed with batons clashed with rioting people across the city, near to where thousands of fans had congregated. Between 2,000 and 3,000 people

had gathered on the Champs-Élysées alone. France's Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau gave his view on riots in no uncertain terms. Taking to social media, he stated: "True PSG

fans are getting excited about their team's magnificent performance. "Meanwhile, barbarians have taken to the streets of Paris to commit crimes and provoke law enforcement. Article

continues below "I have asked the internal security forces to react vigorously to these abuses. "I offer my support to the Police Prefect and all the police officers who are

ensuring everyone's safety this evening. "It is unbearable that it is not possible to party without fearing the savagery of a minority of thugs who respect nothing."