Luxury stores looted during protests
Luxury stores have been looted in connection with the protests in France.
In several cities, town halls have also been stormed.
“I demand answers, because I do not intend to let things remain as they are,” Marseille Mayor Benoît Payan told *Le Parisien*.
According to *Le Parisien*, the protests have spread to several of France’s major cities. Student associations report that 800,000 people participated on Saturday. In addition to students, various other groups are taking part in the protests, including the “Yellow Vests” and farmers.
Stormed the City Hall
In Marseille and Lille, town halls were stormed.
“I demand answers, because I do not intend to let things remain as they are. I want to know what happened. I want to know why people were able to vandalize property in this city with absolutely no risk of being held accountable,” Marseille Mayor Benoît Payan told *Le Parisien*.
Shops in Marseille have also been looted—including an Hermès boutique and a sports store, according to BFMTV.
The atmosphere is also tense in Bordeaux. Stores such as Louis Vuitton and Apple have been looted there, reports Actu17.
Luxury shops have also been looted in Paris, where 191 people have been arrested today, according to Le Parisien.
In Lyon, the city’s tourist office was looted and set on fire; according to authorities, 20,000 people took part in the protests there, reports BFMTV.
Tourist office set on fire
Paris official Emmanuel Grégoire has strongly condemned the vandalism. At the same time, he notes that the majority of the protesters are peaceful.
“This destruction distracts from the high school students’ demands and damages the image of their protests,” the official said, according to Le Parisien.
In total, 272 people have been arrested across the country today, according to Sky News.
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