PARIS: The French government said on Monday it would replace the under-fire head of police in Paris following another weekend of riots that saw shops and restaurants torched and looted on the Champs-Elysees.
Philippe announced several measures designed to prevent a repeat of the scenes on Saturday during protests by so-called"yellow vests" while responding to fierce criticism of police tactics and Interior Minister Christophe Castaner. He also said that police would take a tougher line on people attending unauthorised demonstrations, with fines increased"significantly".Business owners on the iconic Champs-Elysees were fuming on Monday as President Emmanuel Macron met with Philippe, Castaner and other top officials to weigh their response to an 18th consecutive Saturday of demonstrations.
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