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France’s World Cup exit sees 98 arrests made in Paris after Spain loss
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Following France’s 2-0 World Cup semi-final loss to Spain and Bastille Day celebrations, Paris police arrested 98 individuals, including 21 minors, for various offenses including firing mortar fireworks at emergency services.
- Incidents included setting 12 trash containers on fire and targeting firefighters with mortar rounds, as well as damage to a Hypercacher supermarket window.
- Most minors were arrested for aggravated theft and possession of incendiary materials, with the number of arrests potentially changing as investigations continue.
- The semi-final defeat coincided with Bastille Day, leading to heightened security measures including deployment of 5,000 police officers, 2,000 additional forces, and 2,000 firefighters, along with restrictions on street alcohol consumption and fireworks transport.
- Spain’s victory ended France’s bid for a third consecutive World Cup final; Spain will face either England or Argentina in the final scheduled for Sunday in New York.
