The United Kingdom has issued a formal condemnation following a night of violent rioting in France related to a Champions League match, which left dozens of police officers injured. French authorities report that clashes erupted in the host city, with rioters using flares, bottles, and other projectiles against security forces. Hospitals have reported treating at least 40 officers for injuries ranging from minor burns to fractures.
The British Foreign Office expressed solidarity with France, calling the attacks on police "unjustified and reprehensible." French officials are investigating the involvement of organised hooligan groups, with 20 individuals already arrested.
The incident underscores the ongoing challenges of managing large-scale sporting events amidst heightened tensions.
