Suddenly, two police cars disembark with any blinds in front of the furniture store and decoration houses of the world on avenue de Wagram, in Paris (XVIIth), a few strides from the Arc de Triomphe. A young intruder, present inside The shop pillaged during the nightescapes empty -handed at the sight of the police, runs at full speed but is ultimately caught up in bac agents, arrested and then handcuffed.
It is 6:20 am this Sunday morning and the capital has not yet fully found its calm after A night of madness marked by overflows following coronation of PSG in the Champions League. The surroundings of the Champs-Élysées-like the most beautiful avenue in the world itself-seriously carry its stigmata.
The showcase of the Chanel store was broken by thugs. “Fortunately we were two guards inside, otherwise they would have plundered everything. We did everything to prevent them, we called the police but she could not stay permanently in front of the shop, “breathes a security guard who is still on deck despite a sleepless night.
The Sports Foot Locker shop shop has not escaped looting. The storefront has disappeared. There is still a sign ” – 20 % flash offers”. Los Angeles Lakers Basketball team jerseys, scattered at the entrance, avoided raid while this night, empty hangers scattered on the sidewalk testified to the flights committed.
Outside, on the cobblestones, two fire extinguishers and a Vélib’Aubandonnés. A few remains of tear gas gas always sting the eyes and make coughs.
District grid by the police
The terraces of the Café de l’Occitanie and the golden brioche were ransacked. Installations worth around 400,000 euros. “It’s sad for those who work there and who see the party wasted,” regrets Venceslas, 16, a fan of PSG who has not yet slept for a second. Glass shards are removed from the backbone of cleanliness agents who make the big cleaning before The parade of the Munich heroes scheduled for the late afternoon.
Anti-intrusion blocks and barriers are installed. All access is blocked, prohibited from motorists and pedestrians. The district is grid by the police who do not let anyone enter, except residents and dominic workers in the area, upon presentation of proof.
CRS, commissioned since 4 am, apply the instructions to the letter. “The night was very difficult for colleagues, they drooled, it was the brothel,” said one of them.
To another check -in point, a supporter of the new European champions, on the handlebars of a Vélib ‘, tries to make the police smile. “Have you seen the match?” 5-0, 5-0! I had the impression that I was wrong and that it was a PlayStation meeting, ”he savor.
Avenue de Wagram, Nikki, 79, American from Denver (Colorado), awaits, with compatriots, a bus for a trip to Normandy on the landing beaches. With her smartphone, she films garbage cans that finish consuming and some still smoking wooden objects at Maisons du Monde.
“It’s the mess, but you know, in the United States, it’s the same thing. When you win, crowds go crazy and when you lose, it’s the same, “she compares. A taxi driver is preparing to embark tourists loaded with suitcases: “These traces of war, I do not understand, it’s shocking. »»
“We are European champions, that’s the main one”
From his window, a local resident attended, live, these nocturnal violence. “The young people between them castrated then they were gassed by the CRS. It distresses me but no longer surprises me, it’s always like that. But hey, the match was exceptional, We have been waiting for this since 1993 and the coronation of OM. We are European champions, that’s the main one, ”he positive.
A few kilometers away, on the side of the Porte de Saint-Cloud and the Parc des Princes, the damage is also clearly visible. Two cars including a hybrid Toyota were prey to the flames, like half a dozen self-service bikes. Motorists regularly stop in front of this riot scene to immortalize it on their phone, as if it was also part of the souvenirs of the party. “Wow, it was hot anyway!” Comments one of them.
