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

https://mins.news/en/video/108411

- France 24 English, 2026-10-20 19:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PS8bI5tMN8

> 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 defendants’ profiles, alleged actions, evidence and likely penalties.

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