The unrest escalated on Oct. 18 in districts including the 10th arrondissement, with attackers shifting from commercial storefronts to private homes. This breakdown in security follows a televised address by President Emmanuel Macron, who had vowed the government would remain inflexible with those engaging in violence.
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Paris Police Lack Personnel to Stop Home Looting Despite State Vows
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Officials in Paris told citizens calling for help that police manpower is currently insufficient to address reports of residential burglary and theft. Officers reportedly informed residents that the department cannot deploy personnel to respond to calls regarding broken windows and stolen property, even as looters increasingly target residential buildings across the capital.
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