19th-century tower burned during protests in France
A 19th-century building with an imposing tower, which had survived world wars, was set on fire during violent protests in France
TL;DR
- A 19th-century town hall in Limoges, France, was intentionally set on fire during violent protests.
- The neo-Renaissance building, inaugurated in 1883 with a 43-meter tower, suffered extensive damage, including roof collapse.
- The protests across France have become increasingly violent, leading to nearly 1,800 arrests and over 500 injured police officers on Saturday.
- A protester died in Paris after suffering cardiac arrest during the demonstrations.
- French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence and promised legal action against those who destroyed or attacked public and commercial properties.