Chaos as French rioters loot stores and burn down town hall
Chaos hit the streets of France yesterday as rallies held to protest the cost of living, education standards and the state of public services turned violent with police admitting they "lost control".
TL;DR
- Rallies protesting cost of living, education, and public services turned violent across France.
- Looting, burning buildings, and confrontations with police occurred in multiple cities including Paris, Lyon, and Marseille.
- The city hall in Limoges was burned down, and a tourist office in Lyon caught fire.
- French police arrested over 2,000 people and admitted they were overwhelmed by the simultaneous attacks.
- Around 1,500 shops and retailers were damaged.
- The interior minister reported over 500 police, gendarmes, and firefighters injured.
- One protester died of a heart attack.
- President Macron is holding a crisis meeting with ministers and will address the nation.
- Mayors of Paris, Marseille, and Lyon have requested a meeting with the prime minister.