A far-left activist has been arrested over the burning down of a historic town hall in France during the country’s violent riots.
Anti-terror police have been called in to investigate the arson of the town hall in the central city of Limoges, a listed building dating back to 1883 whose roof and belfry collapsed when it was engulfed by fire on Saturday.
The destruction of the building came on a night of chaos in which thousands of masked looters ransacked shops and businesses across France, with police ordering new curfews for Tuesday night in a bid to take back control.
Le beffroi de la mairie de Limoges, en flammes, s’est effondré https://t.co/tu9UBPS7iI
— BFM (@BFMTV) October 17, 2026
