Shocking: "Three horrific sexual assaults amid a crowd of 1 million" Arsenal's victory parade turns into chaos... "Knives used in attacks, police injured, people fell"

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The parade celebrating Arsenal's English Premier League (EPL) championship was marred by various serious crimes, including knife attacks and sexual assaults.

The UK's "The Sun" reported on the 1st (local time) that "a crowd of up to 1 million gathered for Arsenal's victory parade, where various violent incidents occurred, including six knife attacks, prompting police to launch a focused investigation."

Arsenal had finished as runners-up after losing to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) final on the 31st via a penalty shootout, and held their first EPL championship parade in 22 years the following day.

During the event, the London National Police Agency arrested a total of 24 people. Six knife attacks occurred solely along the parade route.

A man in his 20s was critically injured by a knife and rushed to the hospital but has since stabilized. Additionally, a man was arrested on suspicion of assault causing serious head injuries, and three men were detained on suspicion of sexual assault. Many others were arrested for disorderly conduct while drunk and drug-related offenses. Ten people were also arrested for assaulting police officers while trying to restrain the fans. During the incident, one police officer cut his hand on a sharp object, and another was struck on the head by a flying object.

Numerous fans climbed recklessly onto trees, rooftops, traffic lights, and other high places to get a view of the team, creating dangerous situations. Fire authorities rescued approximately 75 fans who were stranded at high locations. Videos circulated on social media (SNS) showing a small tree that three fans had climbed breaking under the weight and causing them to fall to the ground.

Flares ignited by fans indiscriminately set off fires at nearby hotels, and due to safety concerns, Finsbury Park Station, the closest to the parade route, was completely closed.

The parade started from Emirates Stadium and passed through a 9-kilometer stretch in Islington for two hours. The media reported, "Arsenal suffered a bitter defeat against PSG in the UCL final held in Budapest, Hungary, the previous day. However, the club proceeded with the parade as scheduled immediately after returning to London to commemorate their league title win after 22 years."

Stuart Bell, the London National Police Agency's on-site commander, stated, "Most fans enjoyed the celebration safely, but violent incidents involving gangs and anti-social behavior occurred in the evening, prompting police intervention. We are thoroughly investigating the knife attacks and other incidents."

Meanwhile, Arsenal's key midfielder Declan Rice, amidst the chaotic situation, expressed his firm resolve: "I truly love this team and the manager. I will return next year to give the fans even more."

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