It is reported that 149 people suspected of vandalism or looting during protests that began in France on October 17 have been detained.
elchi reports that French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin visited the northern French city of Lille to assess the situation. Violence had occurred in this city during the weekend protests of the “Yellow Vests” (gilets jaunes).
Speaking to the press at the Lille Court as part of his visit, Darmanin expressed his satisfaction with the reaction of the judicial authorities to the violence related to the “Yellow Vests” demonstrations.
Noting that 149 suspects involved in vandalism or looting were detained, Darmanin stated that he had instructed prosecutors to appeal against judicial decisions that do not comply with his instructions.
According to local media, investigations have been launched into the deaths of two people during protests against the high cost of living in the capital over the weekend.
According to the Paris Police Prefecture, on October 17, a 59-year-old man was found unconscious near the Place de la République in Paris.
Although the man was taken to an emergency medical facility, he passed away despite all medical interventions.
In addition, according to initial information, the body of a 48-year-old man was discovered on Rue Berger in Paris at 01:10 on October 19; it is reported that the man’s health had initially deteriorated.
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149 people detained during protests in France