http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21978411/

"The violence was more intense than during three weeks of rioting in 2005, said the official, Patrice Ribeiro. Police were shot at and are facing "genuine urban guerillas with conventional weapons and hunting weapons.
Dozens of officers injured in Paris-area rioting
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At least 77 police injured during intense rioting by ‘genuine urban guerillas’
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Library set afire
Among the buildings targeted by the youths was a library, which was set afire.
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In Sunday's violence, eight people were arrested and 20 police officers were injured -- including the town's police chief, who was beaten in the face when he tried to negotiate with the rioters, police said. One firefighter also was injured. "

Not the Chief! Where is Napolean's famous whiff of grapeshot when needed most?