French mayors slam police response to riots as 'security fiasco'

French mayors are calling the police response to weekend riots a "security fiasco," with Marseille's mayor saying, "We are a shame for Europe." Nearly 1,000 police officers were injured and many shops were looted. In a Libération article, the mayors of Paris, Marseille, and Lyon say entire city areas were left unprotected, demanding answers on why police failed to stop lootings lasting up to 30 minutes. Marseille's mayor described "unprecedented violence," including an attack on a police station. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez admitted police "lost control" in some cities, blaming looters and the "violent far-left." However, Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said she cannot confirm arrested rioters' ties to political extremism, noting most were unknown to police.