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Watch: Chaotic scenes in Paris as police called in to stop rioters as World Cup celebrations turn ugly

July 16, 2018

Celebrations of France’s World Cup triumph have turned ugly in the French capital.

Massive riots have broken out across Paris following France's Football World Cup victory.

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Police have fired tear gas to break up crowds as mobs go wild - breaking windows and stealing from shops.

Extra police have been delployed to control the masses.

1 NEWS Europe Correspondent Joy Reid reports from the scene.

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