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TROUBLE FLARED FOLLOWING PSG'S VICTORY OVER INTER MILAN 11:51, 01 Jun 2025Updated 11:53, 01 Jun 2025 Two fans have died and a police officer is in a coma after mass nationwide

celebrations in France for Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory. Trouble flared in some parts of the country after PSG's historic win following Saturday night’s final

against Inter Milan in Munich, Germany. A 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Dax, in south west France, during a PSG street party, the national police service said. A man was also

killed in Paris when his scooter was hit by a car during PSG celebrations, according to the interior minister’s office. Police are investigating the circumstances of both incidents. A police

officer was also accidentally hit by fireworks in Coutance, in north-west France. Article continues below READ MORE: ROMESH RANGANATHAN MAKES CANDID ADMISSION AND SAYS 'BIG BREAK'

He was placed in an artificial coma because of grave eye injuries, the national police service confirmed. Hundreds of people were arrested during celebrations, which were largely peaceful

but descended into violence in some areas. At the top of the Champs-Elysees avenue, a water cannon was used to protect the Place de l’Etoile, near the landmark Arc de Triomphe. Police said a

large crowd not watching the match attempted to push through a barrier to make contact with officers. By 2am on June 1, 294 arrests had been made, including 30 people who broke into a shoe

shop on the Champs-Elysees. Two cars were also set alight close to Parc des Princes. There were joyous scenes at the Place de la Bastille as fans climbed on to the base of the column,

singing, dancing and letting off flares. Motorbikes loudly revved their engines and crowds cheered as they did laps around the column. By 1am, the atmosphere was said to be upbeat, with no

tensions and plenty of singing. Security had been tightened in anticipation of potential post-match violence. A huge 5,400 police officers were deployed on the Champs-Elysees, other key

parts of Paris, and its nearby suburbs. Article continues below PSG is expected to return to a big parade on the Champs-Elysees on Sunday, June 1. The team clinched its first Champions

League title in a 5-0 win over Inter Milan. _Don't miss the biggest and breaking stories by signing up to the BirminghamLive newsletter here._