A violent confrontation erupted in Paris after a car rammed into a crowd of Paris Saint-Germain supporters celebrating their team’s Champions League win over Arsenal. The vehicle was later chased down by a group of youths and set on fire in a nearby street. Footage of the burning car quickly spread across social media in the early hours of Thursday morning. At least three people were injured in the collision, one seriously, according to a police source quoted by Le Parisien.
The insider said: “The worst incident so far involved a car apparently being driven into a group of PSG fans. At least three supporters were injured, one seriously, and others were sent flying. A gang then chased the car, setting it on fire and leaving it to burn after they forced it to stop in a side street.” First responders were seen carrying one victim on a stretcher. It remains unclear who was driving the high-end vehicle, as the occupants reportedly fled the scene on foot.
One unverified clip appeared to show large numbers of youths involved in disorder. The flaming wreckage was filmed on Rue Christophe-Colomb, just off the Champs-Élysées, not far from where thousands of PSG fans had gathered to mark their team’s 2–1 second-leg victory over Arsenal, securing a 3–1 aggregate win.
By 2am, police said they had made more than 20 arrests linked to the disturbances. There has been no confirmation on whether any of those detained were the car’s occupants.
The incident was the most serious among a night of chaos in the French capital, where PSG fans—many wearing balaclavas or hoods—clashed with riot police in multiple locations. Video footage showed officers charging crowds and deploying tear gas in an effort to break up large gatherings.
One clip circulating online showed supporters running from police lines while covering their faces with scarves. Another showed a fan pouring water into his eyes after apparently being tear-gassed.
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