Paris' Champs-Elysees Cleared by French Police, Including Tourists, Amid Ongoing Protests
During the evacuation, 37 demonstrators were apprehended on the famous street. They were suspected of carrying weapons, injuring devices, and possessing dangerous objects. The authorities took necessary measures to maintain public order and prevent any potential harm.
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In response to the continued protests following the police killing of a teenager earlier in the week, French police evacuated everyone, including tourists, from the bustling Champs-Elysees Avenue in Paris. Videos circulating on social media captured the evacuation.
The authorities have heightened security measures due to instances of looting and vandalism in various cities, including Paris, during the five-day-long protests.
During the evacuation, police resorted to using batons against pedestrians who resisted their attempts to forcefully remove them from the Avenue. The aim was to maintain public order and ensure the safety of all individuals involved.
Videos circulating online depict ongoing unrest in several cities, with Paris being particularly affected. Officials in Paris have reported an increase in security checks on the Avenue in anticipation of the demonstrations.
During the security checks conducted on Saturday, authorities apprehended 37 individuals on suspicion of carrying weapons, injuring devices, and possessing dangerous objects.
Sources have revealed that a total of 121 individuals, with 45 in Paris alone, were taken into custody on the fifth night of protests.
Despite the evacuation efforts, protesters are persistently attempting to access the street from various entry points. The situation remains dynamic as authorities work to maintain order and ensure the safety of all involved.
Police Deployed in Front of Luxury Stores on Famous Avenue to Prevent Looting and Vandalism
To prevent incidents of looting and vandalism, law enforcement authorities stationed police vehicles in front of luxury stores along the famous avenue. This measure aimed to safeguard the establishments and maintain public order.
In Lyon, authorities took action by making arrests on various charges, including carrying harmful objects, disrupting public order, and engaging in theft.
In Marseille, where protests have escalated, demonstrators resorted to setting multiple fires to objects. In response, the police have been conducting firm interventions to address the situation and maintain control amidst the protests.
Special Intervention Police Forces Use Plastic Bullets in Escalating Clashes with Protesters
Amid intensifying clashes in the city, special intervention police forces have resorted to firing plastic bullets at the protesters. The situation has become increasingly volatile.
The protests were sparked by the shooting of Nael M, a 17-year-old of North African descent, who was shot at point-blank range by an officer in the Paris suburb of Nanterre on Tuesday. Demonstrators have been chanting slogans demanding justice for the incident.
Throughout the turbulent protests across the country, nearly 2,000 individuals have been arrested. Additionally, over 200 police officers have sustained injuries during the clashes. The situation remains tense as authorities work to maintain control and restore order.
The officer responsible for shooting Nahel is now under a formal investigation for voluntary homicide and has been placed in preliminary detention.
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