French Game Store Employee Goes Viral After Trying to Stop Looters in Nice

A French Micromania game store employee in Nice went viral after attempting to stop looters during October 17 protests, was attacked, and the store was ultimately ransacked. He now regrets his intervention. Pierre, the employee, was kicked to the ground and hit by thrown objects while blocking the entrance. He told ICI he acted on instinct but now calls it unwise, though he received dozens of supportive messages. The unrest damaged 15 businesses, including JD Sports and Decathlon, with over 1,200 arrests linked to broader protests over living costs and school conditions. A fundraiser has raised over 6,400 euros for the store.