Limoges city hall fire sparks outrage and planned march of elected officials

A fire caused considerable damage to Limoges city hall on Saturday, October 17, prompting Mayor Guillaume Guérin to hold a press conference and receive support from fellow elected officials. He condemned the act as unacceptable and driven by hatred. Guérin described the perpetrators as methodical, organized rioters, not petty delinquents, and linked their actions to certain political discourse legitimizing violence. He confirmed service continuity, praised police courage, and announced he would file a complaint. Two LFI deputies condemned the sacking, noting 8,000 people had protested peacefully earlier. A march of elected officials is planned for Sunday, October 18 at 5 p.m. at Place de la République. Around twenty arrests have been made in the city.