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France orders Nice policing inquiry after July 14 attack

Bullet imacts are seen on the heavy truck the day after it ran into a crowd at high speed killing scores celebrating the Bastille Day July 14 national holiday on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, France, July 15, 2016. Picture credits: Reuters
Bullet imacts are seen on the heavy truck the day after it ran into a crowd at high speed killing scores celebrating the Bastille Day July 14 national holiday on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, France, July 15, 2016. Picture credits: Reuters

France’s government, facing mounting criticism over security in Nice on the night of last week’s deadly attack, said on Thursday it was ordering an inquiry by the national police inspectorate to shed light on the matter.

Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve announced the move after accusations by politicians from the Nice city area that security arrangements were insufficient for the July 14 national holiday celebrations, where the man drove a large truck into crowds as they left a fireworks display, killing 84 and injuring hundreds.

Nice truck attack death toll rises to 84: interior ministry (PHOTOS)

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