Elderly couple robbed and left in underwear during Paris riots
Police say an approximately 80-year-old couple was stripped, robbed and abandoned in their underwear on Place de la République amid Saturday's unrest in Paris.
During Saturday's violent protests in Paris, an elderly couple, both around 80 years old, were reportedly targeted by rioters who robbed them and left them standing in their underwear on Place de la République. Police sources relayed the incident to a news channel, noting the lack of an official statement confirming the assault. Information about any injuries to the victims or arrests connected to this specific attack has not been provided.
The riots also involved widespread looting, arson and attacks on police, leading to 855 arrests in the greater Paris area according to the police prefecture. Nationwide, the interior ministry announced a large number of detentions, though exact figures beyond the Paris count were not specified. Government officials have called for a decisive response to the disorder.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the severity of the Paris riots and raises concerns about public safety and law-enforcement response.
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