Riots break out in suburbs of Paris amid anger over French police ‘heavy handedness’ during lockdown

Riots have broken out in Paris amid anger over police ‘heavy-handed’ treatment of ethnic minorities during the coronavirus lockdown.  Tear gas and baton charges were fired by police in Villeneuve-la-Garenne, northern Paris, in the early hours this morning as fireworks exploded in the street.  Armed police were seen moving through the area as groups of … Read more

Riots break out in suburbs of Paris amid anger over French police ‘heavy handedness’ during lockdown

Anti-lockdown riots break out in Paris amid anger at police ‘heavy-handed’ treatment of minorities’ after Macron extends social distancing to fight COVID-19 until May 11 Tear gas and baton charges were used by police in northern suburb of Paris Squads of Republican Security Company officers were called in to tackle dissent Comes after 30-year-old motorcyclist … Read more