French authorities say raiders at a New Year’s Eve party engaged in a curfew, which drew at least 2,500 people in western France, attacked the police who were arrested. out to close them.
PARIS – Raiders at a New Year’s Eve party, engaged in a curfew, which drew at least 2,500 people in western France attacked police sent for to close them, breaking down one police vehicle and injuring officers with volleys of bottles and stones, officials said Friday.
Raiders on board hundreds of vehicles began gathering on a hangar in Lieuron, Brittany, on Thursday night to party into the New Year, the provincial government said Friday. They said police were attacked when they tried to stop predators from installing their party gear.
On Friday morning, 2,500 predators from France and abroad were still partying, surrounded by a reinforced police presence, the provincial government said.
Prosecutors are looking at a number of possible criminal charges. The party was also held despite a nationwide curfew between 8pm and 6am across the country aimed at avoiding public gatherings during the pandemic.
Volunteers with an aid group distributing masks, anti-virus gel and health advice inside the techno party said predators had to be released. He said predators try to stay safe by not sharing joints or joints. His group, Techno +, advised participants to separate themselves for a week and then get tested after attending the raven. The group also said the hangar was unoccupied and well ventilated.
France has reported more than 64,000 virus-related deaths since the outbreak began.
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