The number of people detained during the unrest in France has exceeded 2,000.
This was reported by the country’s Minister of Interior, Laurent Nunez.
“More than 2,000 people have been detained so far. An investigation is underway to identify those responsible and bring them before the court,” the statement said.
During the unrest, 600 police officers were injured.
***15:50
Clashes during mass protests in France have resulted in hundreds of law enforcement officers being injured and serious damage to shops.
Globalinfo.az reports that the country’s Minister of Interior, Laurent Nunez, announced this on the social network “X”.
According to the minister, 1,800 people were detained during the protests:
“Investigations are currently underway to identify those who took part in the events and bring them before the court.”
Nunez said that more than 500 police officers, gendarmes and firefighters were injured during the unrest:
“In addition, hundreds of business owners suffered material damage as a result of looting and destruction that took place in various cities across the country.”
Aliyar Khalil
Globalinfo.az