In the course of dealing with the riots surrounding the Champions League final on May 28 in Paris between Real Madrid and Liverpool FC (1-0), two fans of unknown nationality have been sentenced to prison. The prosecutors announced this on Monday.
One supporter received 15 months for aggravated violence and repeated theft, the other 12 months probation for aggravated violence. He had also posted violent videos on social networks. In addition, both threw bottles at police officers before the game.
Previously, an independent investigation had fully blamed the French police for the spectator chaos surrounding the final.
“Continued, indiscriminate police attacks on fans and the unprovoked use of tear gas against men, women and children trapped in close quarters have been indiscriminate and dangerous,” the report said.
The kick-off at the Stade de France in St. Denis was delayed by more than half an hour because many fans had difficulty getting into their seats. Some were pushed back by French police with tear gas, more than 230 people were injured.
The investigation, commissioned by the French Senate, blamed a lack of preparation on the part of the French authorities and the organiser, the continental federation UEFA, and poorly implemented security measures.
