An estate agent wept uncontrollably as she sifted through the remains of her looted office.
A devastated mum lifted her child’s burnt bike from a smoke stained second floor balcony.
And a defiant young woman shouted “f**k the police” as she was arrested on suspicion of torching a bank. It was a chaotic and dangerous weekend on the streets of the French capital.
After the funeral of Nahel Merzouk on Saturday I walked through the streets of Namerre again.
There were hundreds and hundreds of windows smashed in. Many belonged to banks, tax offices and council buildings.
But others were bakeries, cafes and small bars - all owned by families. Burnt out cars and lorries remained on the streets.
