Paris Wakes Up to Violent Hangover as Macron Vows Strong Action
- 200 in custody after 80 stores damaged on the Champs Elysees
- Interior minister and PM Philippe to meet later on Sunday: BFM
The vandalised Omega store on the Champs Elysees on March 16.
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Paris awoke to scenes of destruction on the Champs Elysees on Sunday following another day of Yellow Vest-led protests that turned violent.
Some 200 individuals are in custody, BFM TV reported, citing Paris prosecutors. About 80 shops on the French capital’s iconic avenue were damaged, with several cases of arson and looting, Agence France-Presse reported, citing Jean-Noel Reinhardt, president of the committee of the Champs Elysees.