With calm having more or less returned to the streets and squares of France, the Interior Ministry today released a final damage assessment, after a week of riots.

As he mentions, they were noted 23,878 fires in public places, were set on fire 12,031 cars and they were serious damage to 2,508 buildings, of which the 273 were police stations. Damage was also noted in 105 municipalities and communities of the country, as well as in 168 school buildings. During the episodes about 3,500 people were brought60% of whom had a clean criminal record and were not known to the police authorities. 30% of them were minors. 990 people were brought before the prosecutor, of which 480 were indicted, while 360 ​​men and women are prisoners.

Moreover, in a statement issued shortly after the end of today’s cabinet meeting in Paris, the important role played by social networks during the riots is highlighted. It is also reported that the French authorities have contacted the main companies that run them asking them to take their responsibilities and take measures to limit the services they offer which could facilitate the expansion of the unrest. According to the announcement, the government’s suggestions were heeded and brought results.