Police trying to close an underground New Year’s Eve party that attracted the curfew that drew at least 2,500 people to the west of France was attacked by raiders who set fire to a police vehicle and injured life-saving officers. ‘bottles and stones.
Hundreds of vehicles began converging on a hangar in Lieuron, Brittany, on Thursday night to celebrate the new year, the regional government said on Friday. Police were said to have been attacked when they tried to prevent the ravers from installing their party equipment.
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On Friday morning, 2,500 ravers from France and abroad were still partying, surrounded by a reinforced police presence, the regional government said.
Prosecutors are investigating a number of possible criminal charges. The party took place despite the curfew across the country from 8pm to 6am in France with the aim of deterring public gatherings during the pandemic.
Party attendees, however, called for understanding after months of blockages and curfews to destroy nightlife designed to limit coronavirus infections.
A volunteer from a help group who distributed masks, anti-virus gel and health tips within the techno party said the ravers should let go. He said the ravers were trying to stay safe by not sharing together or drinking. His group, Techno +, advised partygoers to isolate themselves for a week and then put themselves to the test after attending the radish. The group also said the disused hangar was airy and well ventilated.
France has reported more than 64,000 virus-related deaths since the start of the pandemic.