Historic town hall destroyed following violent protests
The town hall in the French city of Limoges has been largely destroyed by fire following violent protests against the high cost of living, reports *Le Figaro*. Masked individuals broke into the building and set it on fire.
"It is largely lost," the local prefect said regarding the historic town hall, which was inaugurated in 1883.
Thousands took part in the demonstration, which descended into violence. Several police vehicles were set on fire, and shops were looted. Town halls in Lille and Marseille were also subjected to vandalism.
Seven minors among those arrested following town hall fire
In the French city of Limoges, 17 people have been arrested after the town hall was set ablaze during the ongoing protests across the country, reports *BFMTV*.
Seven of those arrested are under the age of 18, and the police are investigating the fire as "organized destruction of property using dangerous means."
"Private individuals have also been attacked in connection with the crowds at the scene—in some cases, with violence. We will promptly determine how many people have been affected," the public prosecutor's office stated.
By Sunday morning, the fire at the town hall was under control.
*Le Monde* reports that organizers estimate 800,000 people demonstrated on Saturday. Authorities estimate that half a million people participated.
The town hall in the French city of Limoges has been largely destroyed by fire following violent protests against the high cost of living, reports *Le Figaro*. Masked individuals broke into the building and set it on fire.
"It is largely lost," the local prefect said regarding the historic town hall, which was inaugurated in 1883.
Thousands took part in the demonstration, which descended into violence. Several police vehicles were set on fire, and shops were looted. Town halls in Lille and Marseille were also subjected to vandalism.
Seven minors among those arrested following town hall fire
In the French city of Limoges, 17 people have been arrested after the town hall was set ablaze during the ongoing protests across the country, reports *BFMTV*.
Seven of those arrested are under the age of 18, and the police are investigating the fire as "organized destruction of property using dangerous means."
"Private individuals have also been attacked in connection with the crowds at the scene—in some cases, with violence. We will promptly determine how many people have been affected," the public prosecutor's office stated.
By Sunday morning, the fire at the town hall was under control.
*Le Monde* reports that organizers estimate 800,000 people demonstrated on Saturday. Authorities estimate that half a million people participated.
“The Yellow Vests look like choirboys by comparison”
Although calm has returned to the streets of Paris, the devastation left in the wake of the night’s violence is striking and immense, reports *Le Parisien*. On some streets, not a single shop has been spared. Banks, clothing stores, beauty salons, and pharmacies have been subjected to vandalism and looting. A reporter for the newspaper observed young people rummaging through the wreckage in search of valuables.
“People disgust me—go to hell!” exclaimed an individual who had just bought coffee for the sanitation workers on Boulevard Voltaire.
Paris Deputy Mayor Lamia El Aaraje stated that many shop owners saw their entire businesses—and thus their livelihoods—destroyed overnight. Many employers will be forced to implement a temporary suspension of operations starting Monday.
“The Yellow Vests look like absolute choirboys compared to this,” said a waiter working at a brasserie on the Place de la République.
Although calm has returned to the streets of Paris, the devastation left in the wake of the night’s violence is striking and immense, reports *Le Parisien*. On some streets, not a single shop has been spared. Banks, clothing stores, beauty salons, and pharmacies have been subjected to vandalism and looting. A reporter for the newspaper observed young people rummaging through the wreckage in search of valuables.
“People disgust me—go to hell!” exclaimed an individual who had just bought coffee for the sanitation workers on Boulevard Voltaire.
Paris Deputy Mayor Lamia El Aaraje stated that many shop owners saw their entire businesses—and thus their livelihoods—destroyed overnight. Many employers will be forced to implement a temporary suspension of operations starting Monday.
“The Yellow Vests look like absolute choirboys compared to this,” said a waiter working at a brasserie on the Place de la République.
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