Paris police arrest record 855 people after violent protests and widespread looting
PARIS, Oct 18 — Police in Paris said Sunday they had arrested a “record” 855 people over pr...
Paris witnessed a record-breaking 855 arrests following violent protests and widespread looting the day before, according to police reports on Sunday. The prosecutor's office confirmed that over 500 individuals were currently under custody. The capital, along with numerous other French cities, endured clashes between police and protesters, multiple fires set by protestors, and extensive looting throughout the previous day.
Paris's deputy mayor, Lamia El Aaraje, described the violence as "a level of violence that I believe we had never seen before." The prosecutor's office stated that among those arrested, 346 were adults, while 171 were minors, totaling 517 individuals. They added that the figures were preliminary and subject to change. Most arrests were made for receiving stolen goods, association with intent to commit violence, and vandalism.
The majority of arrests occurred throughout the night, continuing until 6 am (0400 GMT) on the morning of the report.
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