Moment distraught woman begs French rioters not to loot shop and 143-year-old town hall is incinerated as violent protests spread across Europe

Daily Mail - Oct 17, 2026

The heartbreaking moment was caught on video, as the woman pleaded with a crowd of young male rioters not to loot her shop - a plea they ignored.

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