Posted on 02/17/2017 11:34:28 AM PST by Lorianne
Violent protests over alleged police brutality that began in the mainly immigrant suburbs earlier this month spread to central Paris and other cities on Wednesday night and 49 people were arrested.
Clashes with police broke out after hundreds of demonstrators gathered in the Barbès-Rochechouart area, near the Gare du Nord railway station, where the Eurostar terminal is located, and the Sacré Coeur basilica in Montmartre, a favourite with tourists.
Police fired tear gas to disperse about 400 protesters, but smaller groups then went on a rampage in other parts of the capital, smashing windows and overturning dustbins in near Place de la République and in the Marais, another popular area for holidaymakers.
For many French people, the poverty-stricken suburbs of Paris, plagued by crime and high unemployment, are no-go areas.
Police complain that they frequently face attacks by highly organised drugs gangs.
(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...
Does this mean those stupid gals in all the Hallmark Movies will FINALLY dream of going somewhere else for once!
I had 50 Swiss Francs stolen in Notre Dame.
Unfortunately, France is reaping what it sowed!
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