'It is obviously a failure' - French police chief apologises for Champions League tear-gassing

Didier Lallement said it was a failure for a number of reasons, citing the attacks that took place on the night.

Liverpool fans stuck outside the ground. Photo credit: Adam Davy/PA Wire

Paris police chief Didier Lallement has apologised to fans of Liverpool and Real Madrid who were tear-gassed on the night of the Champions League final late last month. 

This comes as officials from Liverpool FC are to meet with the chair of UEFA's investigation into the issues at the final Stade de France in the hopes of assuring themselves that the investigation will be completely independent.