Paris (75): Clashes outside the police station in the 19th arrondissement

Clashes broke out in Paris’s 19th arrondissement from 10.30 pm on Monday 27 March; the death of a man shot dead by the police on Sunday evening is believed to have sparked these tensions.   Around 150 people gathered outside the 19th arrondissement police station in Paris to pay tribute to Mr Liu Shaoyo, who died during an operation by the anti-crime squad. The tribute turned violent when individuals set fire to a police vehicle. Three police officers from the security and intervention unit sustained minor injuries from projectiles, and three protesters were arrested. The situation calmed down around midnight.   For details of how Sunday evening’s operation unfolded, see the article: A MAN IN HIS FIFTIES ATTACKS A POLICE OFFICER WITH A BLADE; HIS COLLEAGUE KILLS HIM  

Paris – Tensions outside the 19th arrondissement police station following the death of a man during a police operation last night. #LiuShaoyo'sDeath pic.twitter.com/u6y9rlldr5

— Remy Buisine (@RemyBuisine) 27 March 2017

Paris – The situation is very tense between the police outside the police station and 200 protesters. #LiuShaoyo'sDeath pic.twitter.com/jchyTjuA8Z

— Remy Buisine (@RemyBuisine) 27 March 2017

Paris – Clashes are still ongoing in the streets near the 19th arrondissement police station. A vehicle has been set alight. #LiuShaoyo'sDeath pic.twitter.com/Kx7NBm802B

— Remy Buisine (@RemyBuisine) 27 March 2017

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