France’s interior minister has admitted that police were caught off guard during recent protests, describing a "lack of anticipation" in security preparations that left forces in cities like Paris and Lyon overwhelmed. The acknowledgment comes as President Emmanuel Macron calls for a full security review and urges "new operational methods" to address ongoing rioting and looting. Authorities have conceded that police resources were sometimes insufficient to contain unrest on the outskirts of demonstrations. The comments follow widespread violence over the weekend, raising questions about how future protests will be managed.
Forces in cities including Paris and Lyon were overwhelmed after ‘lack of anticipation’, says Laurent NuñezEurope live – latest updatesFrance’s interior minister has conceded police “lost control” in some cities during violent protests at the weekend, as the country’s president, Emmanuel Macron, demanded a full security review and “new operational methods” to end the rioting and looting.Laurent Nuñez said on Monday there had been a “lack of anticipation” in preparations for Saturday’s protests and acknowledged that police numbers had sometimes been inadequate to deal with rioters and looters on the fringes of the demonstrations. Continue reading...
