French police fire tear gas at protesters as country braces for fifth night of riots
Police officers walk as they try to disperse protesters with tear gas during a demonstration against police in Marseille. Police in France have used tear gas on protesters in Marseille as the country braces itself for a fifth night of riots – which have been sparked by the fatal policeOfficers used the chemical to disperse the group on a main high street in the city around dusk on today , witnesses claim.
The clashes follow the funeral of the boy, only identified as Nahel M, in Paris earlier today, who was shot by police during a traffic stop on Tuesday., shows police in riot gear moving through the centre of the city and an officer hurling a cannister. Meanwhile police in Paris cleared protesters from the Place de la Concorde, as well as increasing security at the city’s landmark Champs Elysees avenue, after social media users urged protesters to gather there.France has also dispatched elite GIGN commandos to reinforce police.
President Emmanuel Macron also postponed his visit to Germany due to begin on Sunday to handle to allow him to attempt to tackle worst crisis during his tenure as leader since the “Yellow Vest” protests paralysed much of France in late 2018.
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