France to curb overnight transport with more riots feared

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The French government has requested the shutdown of bus and tram services from 21:00 local time (19:00 GMT), over fears of a fourth night of riots

At least 875 people were arrested on Thursday night, and President Emmanuel Macron has urged parents to keep their children off the streets

Armoured police vehicles will also be deployed to deal with the violent unrest that’s swept the country

The UK Foreign Office has updated its guidance for Brits visiting France, urging travellers to monitor the media and avoid protests

The riots began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M

The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teen’s death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France’s suburbs.__BBC.com