Paris police chief apologises after Liverpool and Madrid fans were tear gassed at Champions League Final
Didier Lallement's told a parliamentary hearing in France the security operation was a "failure"
Last updated 9th Jun 2022
The chief of the Paris police force has apologised after Liverpool and Real Madrid supporters were tear-gassed ahead of the Champions League final.
Didier Lallement's told a parliamentary hearing in France the security operation was a "failure".
French authorities have blamed the delayed kick-off earlier this month on fans trying to enter the stadium with fake tickets.
Metro mayor Steve Rotheram will also speak to the senate later after his belongings we're stolen by pickpockets in the run up to kick off.
UEFA's carrying out an independent review of the circumstances.
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