Out of control? France stunned by October 17 rioting
- France didn't just erupt on Saturday – it exploded.
- Police were doubly overwhelmed by the turnout of the October 17 cost-of-living demonstrations, which saw two and-a-half times the crowds they expected.
- Officers were also overwhelmed by determined flashmobs: some radical militants hellbent on a fight, others who came for the looting.
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- France didn't just erupt on Saturday – it exploded.
- Police were doubly overwhelmed by the turnout of the October 17 cost-of-living demonstrations, which saw two and-a-half times the crowds they expected.
- Officers were also overwhelmed by determined flashmobs: some radical militants hellbent on a fight, others who came for the looting.
Sources: France 24