Mob ‘attacks’ police during Islamic veil ID check – FRANCE – FRANCE 24.

A mob of around 50 people attacked police as they ID checked a woman wearing the full Islamic veil in Marseille, France.

It is illegal to wear the full veil in France after former President Sarkozy, passed the controversial law in 2010.

Four people were arrested, but very soon released; a move which has angered the head of the Alliance police union.

Marseille has problems with gun crime and violence is common, relations between locals and the authorities are already tense.