Nice shopkeeper kicked during looting attempt, video sparks outrage

A video showing a shop employee in Nice being kicked in the back by a rioter during Saturday's unrest has gone viral online. The employee was trying to stop his Micromania store from being looted. The attack occurred as the employee attempted to prevent the pillaging, with the kick delivered amid loud laughter from the crowd. The victim, named Pierre, told local media he regrets his actions and still has back pain, though he has received widespread support. The store was ultimately completely looted. The incident is part of broader violence that took place on October 17, with the footage sparking widespread outrage on social media.