10 Dec 2022 | 10:10 PM UTC
France: Police responding to riots in Paris following Morocco's win over Portugal in FIFA World Cup as of late Dec. 10
Police responding to riots in Paris following Morocco's win over Portugal in FIFA World Cup as of late Dec. 10; disruptions likely.
Event
Police are responding to riots that broke out in Paris' Champs-Elysees neighborhood following Morocco's victory over Portugal in the FIFA World Cup Dec. 10. Rioters have reportedly engaged in acts of vandalism; police have responded with tear gas.
Heightened security and disruptions to transport and business are likely in areas of Paris experiencing riots over the coming hours. Further clashes between rioters and police cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Avoid the affected areas until the police give the all-clear. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent related disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.
