Rouen demonstration descends into chaos with looting and clashes

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A demonstration in Rouen on October 17, 2026, descended into chaos, with widespread looting, fires, and clashes between protesters and police. The march, which began calmly with 9,000 people from Place Joffre, turned violent as masked individuals looted stores like Fnac, Boulanger, and Sephora for nearly two hours. Police responded with tear gas, and separate clashes erupted between the "Marche des Normands" and a counter-protest. The violence continued with projectile-throwing confrontations near the train station and two police charges against barricade builders on Rue de la République.


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