French authorities deployed reinforcements to flashpoint cities and had made hundreds of arrests by early Sunday, on the fifth night of unrest sparked by the fatal police shooting of a 17-year-old who was laid to rest the day before. A total of 486 people had been arrested across France as of 3:00 am (0100 GMT)
Protests and riots continue in France following the police killing of a 17-year-old boy. Rioters have been setting cars on fire, attacking infrastructure, and clashing with security forces. The violence escalated when protesters rammed a car into the home of the mayor of a town south of Paris, injuring his wife and child.
Protests in France continue for a fifth night following the police killing of a 17-year-old. Protesters, mainly minors, have engaged in violent acts such as setting cars on fire and damaging infrastructure. The incidents have exposed racial tensions in the country, sparking calls for action against police violence. The government reported hundreds of arrests and injuries to both protesters and police officers.