Do the French know the arsonists of the town hall in Limoges? Two men have been taken into custody
A French court has placed two men in custody for their alleged involvement in the arson of the Limoges town hall during protests last weekend. The suspects, aged 34 and 66, were arrested following violent demonstrations against rising costs, which saw around 5,000 participants in Limoges. The historic building was significantly damaged. Nationwide protests led to the arrest of approximately 2,700 individuals, with 217 detained. Further demonstrations occurred across France, with police deploying 70,000 officers to maintain order amid renewed unrest.