image shared on twitter It is supposed to show a French supermarket that was looted during the recent riots.

This is the local net in Paris this morning

no tomatoes

FsckBrexit pic.twitter.com/y9Ugf6XvmI

— Jon Clodd (@JonClodd) July 2, 2023

Verdict: False

The image was not taken in France. This image is derived from a 2016 article featuring a looted Somali supermarket.

Fact check:

A French court has reportedly been working overtime to process more than 3,600 people arrested in connection with recent riots in the country. Associated Press. Riots have erupted in France following the death of 17-year-old North African boy Nahel Merzouq, who was shot dead by police. Reuters report.

“This is my local netou in Paris this morning. No tomatoes, Brexit,” claims a Twitter post that has been viewed more than 80,000 times. This post contains images of various products strewn about the aisles inside a supermarket.

This claim is false because the image stems from 2016 article An article published by the website Roedport Records describes a Somali supermarket being looted. It’s unclear what triggered the incident, and conflicting versions of the incident have been reported, according to the article.

Similarly, Check Your Fact was unable to find the photo allegedly shared via a Twitter post. credible news coverage About the recent riots in France. This photo is not referenced by either the National Police or the French Police. website not even verified socializing media account. French President Emmanuel Macron also not commenting publicly About the supposed photo. (Related: Gorilla escaped from Paris zoo during riots?)

repetition of claims Spread on Facebookwhich provoked criticism of Macron.

“Emmanuel Macron has developed a talent for destruction, destruction, destruction like Boris Johnson!” wrote one social media user.