Rioting and looting spreads across France and into Belgium after 'execution' killing of teenage driver: Fury at President Macron as he parties with Elton John as his country burns
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12249113/France-rocked-night-riots-Violent-clashes-break-Paris-execution-boy.htmlRioting and looting spread across Europe last night after the 'execution' killing of a teenager in Paris - as pictures emerged of President Emmanuel Macron partying with Elton John while his country burnt, triggering a furious backlash.
Mr Macron was filmed at Paris's Accor Arena on Wednesday evening, watching the singer on his farewell tour, while rioters caused mayhem in the capital following the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old identified as Nahel on Tuesday.
The French President was snapped arm in arm with the legendary 76-year-old artist - who he bestowed France's Legion of Honour award - alongside his wife Brigitte.
But while Macron was hobnobbing backstage, police were locked in fierce clashes with protesters, making 150 arrests nationwide - as public anger spilled out onto the streets of France's major cities for a third night.
Riots hit France following a police shooting of a 17 year old. It has spreaded outside of France.
There are also growing concerns of the mayhem spilling out into other corners of Europe after footage emerged of on social media of riots starting in areas of Belgium.
Riot police in body armour and wielding shields were seen storming the streets in the Belgium district of Anneessens.
Protesters, some clad in hoodies and wearing masks, clashed with the authorities as they torched cars and used fireworks as weapons in the streets.
The disorder was reportedly arranged over social media in response to the killing of 17-year-old Nahel M. who was shot dead in his car on Tuesday by a French police officer.