four Turin supporters arrested for inciting racial hatred

Fans were identified screaming monkeys and giving Nazi salutes in the Juventus fan square on Tuesday night.

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The Paris prosecutor’s office and the police headquarters have announced the arrest of four people, Tuesday September 6 in Paris, after watching videos showing Italian supporters at the Parc des Princes giving Nazi salutes or shouting monkey cries at the Parc des Princes. The facts took place during the Champions League match PSG-Juventus won by the Parisians (2-1).

An investigation has been opened for racist insults and apology for crimes against humanity, said the Paris prosecutor’s office, requested by AFP. Three adults and a minor were taken into custody, and were still being heard on Wednesday evening, according to the same source.

The Paris prefecture announced on Wednesday on Twitter the opening of an investigation and the arrest of four people. Identified via images from police CCTV cameras installed in the stadium, they were in the square reserved for Juve supporters, a police source said. Videos have also circulated on social networks showing supporters of the Italian club making Nazi salutes or shouting monkey cries.


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