Paris erupted with joy tonight as crowds celebrated France’s win over England. Football fans clashed violently with police in Paris following Saturday’s quarter final matches between France and England.
The two teams were vying in the quarter-final of the World Cup in Qatar. But by midnight celebrations turned violence and French police used tear gas.
Around 20,000 people took to the streets of Paris after the final whistle blew in France’s 2-1 victory over England in Qatar.
Video shared on social media appears to show French police kicking and beating several fans who were lying on the ground amid the chaos.
It was gathered that thousands of supporters had filled the famous Parisian avenue soon after the match between Morocco and Portugal, chanting, waving flags and honking their horns amid large police deployment.
More joined them after France’s win against England. Reuters TV footage showed people smashing shop ventures and fights with police.
Local media reported that some projectiles were thrown at police by angry fans. Items being hurled included large pieces of wood and stones.
Several motorcycles were pictured on fire, and flames could also be seen on avenue de Friedland close to the Champs Elysees.
Local media said at least 74 people were arrested and several fires set.
