Moment rioter desperately tries to pull off trousers engulfed in flames as looters crushed by panes of glass in France
The Sun • • world
Key Points:
- Violent unrest erupted across France with over 500,000 protesters taking to the streets, leading to nearly 2,400 arrests and widespread chaos including looting, arson, and clashes with police.
- Footage captured rioters suffering injuries from fires and falling glass during raids on stores, while dozens of police officers were hurt amid escalating violence blamed on far-left agitators and criminals by President Macron.
- The protests began over deteriorating school conditions but escalated as masked troublemakers joined, resulting in significant destruction including the burning of a town hall in Limoges and blockades of cultural sites like the Louvre.
- French authorities are considering curfews to restore order, with Prime Minister Lecornu accusing ultra-left groups of orchestrating disruptions, a claim rejected by left-wing presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
- Similar unrest spread to other European countries such as Italy, Belgium, Portugal, and Albania, with Milan experiencing violent riots and over 200 arrests amid demonstrations against rising living costs.
