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Paris is gearing up with a massive police presence and extensive restrictions for Saturday's Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal.
In the greater Paris area, 8,000 police officers and 2,500 firefighters will be deployed to prevent any disturbances to public order, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced.
Across France, 22,000 police officers will be on duty in anticipation to the game in Budapest.
The aim is to prevent large-scale riots like those that occurred following PSG's Champions League victory last year. At that time, two people were killed, nearly 200 were injured, and 559 were arrested. Authorities also recorded nearly 700 fires, particularly of cars.
Riots broke out especially on the Champs-Élysées, a grand boulevard in Paris that was later cleared by police, and near the PSG's stadium Parc des Princes, where tens of thousands of fans had gathered for a public viewing.
As a result, special restrictions will be in place this weekend on the Champs-Élysées and at the Parc des Princes. There will be road closures, parking bans, and access controls, as well as video surveillance of critical areas and the closure of certain metro stations.
Restaurants and bars on the Champs-Élysées must close before kick-off and move their outdoor furniture indoors.
Even after PSG qualified for the final in early May, there were isolated incidents in the French capital. In the greater Paris area, 11 people were injured and 123 were arrested. In some cases, the police used tear gas.
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In the greater Paris area, 8,000 police officers and 2,500 firefighters will be deployed to prevent any disturbances to public order, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced.
Across France, 22,000 police officers will be on duty in anticipation to the game in Budapest.
The aim is to prevent large-scale riots like those that occurred following PSG's Champions League victory last year. At that time, two people were killed, nearly 200 were injured, and 559 were arrested. Authorities also recorded nearly 700 fires, particularly of cars.
Riots broke out especially on the Champs-Élysées, a grand boulevard in Paris that was later cleared by police, and near the PSG's stadium Parc des Princes, where tens of thousands of fans had gathered for a public viewing.
As a result, special restrictions will be in place this weekend on the Champs-Élysées and at the Parc des Princes. There will be road closures, parking bans, and access controls, as well as video surveillance of critical areas and the closure of certain metro stations.
Restaurants and bars on the Champs-Élysées must close before kick-off and move their outdoor furniture indoors.
Even after PSG qualified for the final in early May, there were isolated incidents in the French capital. In the greater Paris area, 11 people were injured and 123 were arrested. In some cases, the police used tear gas.
Continue reading...
