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French police 'use tear gas' on fans at Champions League final

UEFA and French police have blamed Liverpool fans for the delayed kick-off at the Champions League final - but British police say Reds supporters' behaviour was "exemplary".

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UEFA and French police have blamed Liverpool fans for the delayed kick-off at the Champions League final - but British police say Reds supporters' behaviour was "exemplary", reports Sky News.

Liverpool FC has called for an investigation after its followers were subjected to violence in Paris, with tear gas being used repeatedly.

Cabinet minister Brandon Lewis told Sky News it appeared that an "aggressive approach" had been used against Liverpool fans and it was "concerning".

Security at the Stade de France seemed to have been overwhelmed by the size of the crowd, leaving many supporters waiting outside for hours, and some not being allowed in until half-time.

French interior minister Gérald Darmanin said the blame lay with those who had travelled from the UK.

After visiting security HQ at the stadium, he tweeted. "Thousands of British 'fans', without tickets or with fake tickets forced their way in and, sometimes, violated the stewards."

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