In the aftermath of the fatal shooting of a teenager by a police officer, unrest continues to grip France. On Sunday, the home of Vincent Jeanbrun, the mayor of L'Hay-les-Roses, a suburb of Paris, was targeted by rioters. A vehicle was rammed into the building and set on fire, while the mayor's wife and one of his children were inside. They were able to escape, but sustained injuries in the process. Jeanbrun, who was not at home during the incident, described the attack as a new stage of "horror and ignominy" and called for a state of emergency to be imposed.
The violence and protests have spread throughout the country, with over 700 people being arrested by police during the fifth night of unrest. Protests against police violence and the shooting death of the teenager, known as Nahel, have taken place in various locations, including the Champs-Élysées in Paris. The protests have often turned violent, with clashes between protesters and police resulting in the use of tear gas and stun grenades.
Following the shooting, rioters have targeted not only police stations but also state institutions such as town halls. The deployment of 45,000 police officers across France has helped to quell some of the violence, with arrests being made and the intensity of the riots decreasing. However, tensions still remain high, and there are concerns about the ongoing unrest.
The grandmother of the teenager killed in the traffic stop that sparked the protests has called for an end to the violence. She believes that the rioters are using her grandson's death as an excuse to cause havoc and emphasizes the need for calm.
Overall, the situation in France remains tense as protests and violence continue to unfold. The government is facing calls to take stronger action to address the unrest, while some residents and shop owners are grateful for the increased police presence. The events surrounding the shooting have highlighted deep divisions within society and a growing frustration with the behavior of the police.