By Nicolas drusian
Published on 23 Mar 21 to 18:52
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While the wild gathering, estimated at 6,500 people in the streets of Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône), caused damage of around 100,000 euros, other forms of damage were observed Sunday 21 March 2021.
Party-goers crossed the barriers that delimit “the hollow tooth”, at 63 and 65 rue Aubagne, there where two buildings collapsed in November 2018, causing the death of eight people.
There, residents saw carnival riders urinating in the open air, on the walls, reports the daily Provence.
“They are animals”, reacts a deputy
A place yet heavy with symbols and respected by all, while the walls are free of tags and any degradation, residents testify to the newspaper Provence.
The deputy La République en Marche, Said Ahamada, also reacted on social networks. He did not mince his words: “They are not Marseillais, they are not French, they are animals!” “
They are not Marseillais, they are not French, they are animals! https://t.co/ecHY76Hjdp
– Saïd Ahamada (@saidahamada) March 22, 2021
Two investigations opened
The wild gathering to celebrate the carnival in Marseille made the mayor of the city react strongly, Benoît Payant.
Nothing justifies destroying collective efforts to contain the virus!
Nothing justifies desecrating the site of the Rue d’Aubagne collapses!
Nothing justifies attacking children’s games and public facilities!#LaPlaine– Benoit Payan (enBenoitPayan) March 21, 2021
The public company SOLEAM had indeed reported broken barriers, a fire outbreak in a kindergarten, several deteriorated public facilities, tagged facades …
A complaint has been filed. The public prosecutor has also announced the opening of two investigations, Tuesday, March 23, 2021, while four carnival riders were deported today.
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