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French riot police ‘tear gas entire streets’ as fans ‘throw fireworks’ in chaotic scenes before PSG vs Arsenal
RIOT police tear-gassed an entire street of football fans amid chaotic scenes in Paris ahead of Arsenal’s clash with PSG. The French side have a one-goal lead after last week’s semi-final first leg in North London. AFPPSG fans have clashed with police ahead of the match[/caption] AFPThe supporters set off fireworks outside the ground[/caption] Riot police tried to disperse the crowds Entire streets were tear-gassed The atmosphere has been building across Paris throughout the day and fans began to gather near the Parc des Princes with two hours until kick-off. But there has been clashes with riot cops and videos have surfaced of police pushing PSG supporters with shields and firing tear gas. Chaotic scenes show fans running from the cops and covering their mouths with scarfs. A French reporter claimed “entire streets were tear-gassed by police” after fireworks were let off. Checkpoints around the stadium to stop ticket-less fans getting close have been “reinforced” since the trouble. It comes after Arsenal fans were warned to be “vigilant” in Paris amid fears of clashes with PSG’s notorious ultras. The 2,000 travelling Gunners were all given a free red and white scarf when collecting their tickets in the French capital. Though there have been concerns that wearing the scarves around the city could prove dangerous and put a “target on their back”. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Arsenal fans were advised by the club to “take sensible precautions” in Paris and not visit the Auteuil suburb where the Ultras meet. A statement read: “Supporters are strongly advised to avoid the Auteuil suburb of Paris and should take note of this when travelling to the Parc des Princes on matchday. “Street crime, including pickpocketing, can take place in Paris. Supporters are advised to be vigilant, take sensible precautions and ensure they have valid travel insurance. “Supporters are strongly advised not to use line 10 on the metro system which would result in supporters exiting the metro system in Auteuil.” AFPArsenal fans have been warned to be ‘vigilant’ amid fear of clashes with PSG ultras[/caption] Entire streets were reportedly tear-gassed
RIOT police tear-gassed an entire street of football fans amid chaotic scenes in Paris ahead of Arsenal’s clash with PSG.
The French side have a one-goal lead after last week’s semi-final first leg in North London.
The atmosphere has been building across Paris throughout the day and fans began to gather near the Parc des Princes with two hours until kick-off.
But there has been clashes with riot cops and videos have surfaced of police pushing PSG supporters with shields and firing tear gas.
Chaotic scenes show fans running from the cops and covering their mouths with scarfs.
A French reporter claimed “entire streets were tear-gassed by police” after fireworks were let off.
Checkpoints around the stadium to stop ticket-less fans getting close have been “reinforced” since the trouble.
It comes after Arsenal fans were warned to be “vigilant” in Paris amid fears of clashes with PSG’s notorious ultras.
The 2,000 travelling Gunners were all given a free red and white scarf when collecting their tickets in the French capital.
Though there have been concerns that wearing the scarves around the city could prove dangerous and put a “target on their back”.
Arsenal fans were advised by the club to “take sensible precautions” in Paris and not visit the Auteuil suburb where the Ultras meet.
A statement read: “Supporters are strongly advised to avoid the Auteuil suburb of Paris and should take note of this when travelling to the Parc des Princes on matchday.
“Street crime, including pickpocketing, can take place in Paris. Supporters are advised to be vigilant, take sensible precautions and ensure they have valid travel insurance.
“Supporters are strongly advised not to use line 10 on the metro system which would result in supporters exiting the metro system in Auteuil.”
