Violence erupts in France's Nanterre after teenager shot dead by police officer

Riots broke out on the streets of France's Nanterre after a teenage driver was shot dead by a police officer ‘in cold blood‘ on June 27.

The victim has been identified as Algerian descent and has been accused of breaking traffic laws. 

The incident took place in Nanterre, a city west of Paris. 

The deceased has been identified as Nael, a 17-year-old. The police officer has already been arrested, while Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, has urged the youngsters to maintain peace as they have poured into the streets setting things on fire.

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