Military reinforcements were flooding into Dijon after Chechen gangs were filmed firing assault rifles in the air as they prepared to carry out 'revenge attacks'. Horrifying videos released on social media show the well-armed masked men – who also brandish pistols – in the eastern city, 200 miles from Paris. 'Chechen gangs linked to the drug trade and other criminal activity have mobilised to take part in battles with other gangs. Unverified reports suggest Algerian and Chechen gangs had been due to meet to settle the matter. He said Chechen gangs carried out three 'revenge' raids on three successive nights starting on Friday.

Source: Daily Mail June 15, 2020 23:49 UTC