# Hundreds face immediate trials over ransacking of city centres across France

https://mins.news/en/item/108400

- France 24, 2026-10-20 19:05 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/hundreds-put-on-immediate-trial-for-ransacking-city-centres-across-france

> More than 2,000 people have been taken into police custody in France since October 17, nearly 70% of them adults. Trials now underway are shedding light on the defendants’ profiles, alleged actions, evidence and likely penalties.

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