Paris Police Chief Sparks Outcry by Advising Shopkeepers to Hire Private Security Ahead of Saturday’s Far-Left Protests
The Paris police prefect’s advice to shop owners to hire private guards drew accusations of failure against Emmanuel Macron’s government.
TL;DR
- Paris shop owners anticipate further far-left protests this weekend.
- Previous demonstrations led to violence, looting, and arson across France.
- In Paris, 451 shops were vandalized and 228 looted.
- Nationwide, approximately 3,000 businesses were affected.
- Stores on the Champs-Élysées were seen boarding up their premises.
- Luxury brands such as Chanel, Lacoste, and Louis Vuitton were among those looted.