“I leave with the pride of the accomplished duty but I keep the injury and the failure of the Stade de France”, writes Didier Lallement in a letter – franceinfo

Didier Lallement leaves his post as Paris police chief on Wednesday and will be replaced by Laurent Nuñez. He was criticized for his handling of incidents at the Stade de France during the Champions League final where he believes “the country’s reputation was damaged” that night. Article written by Published on 07/20/2022 13:11 Updated on 07/20/2022 13:33 Reading time: 1 min. “I leave with the pride of the accomplished duty but I keep the injury and the failure of the Stade de France”, writes Didier Lallement in an email addressed to his collaborators that franceinfo was able to consult. The prefect of police of Paris leaves his functions on July 21, replaced by the current national coordinator of intelligence and the fight against terrorism Laurent Nuñez. >> These challenges awaiting Laurent Nuñez, appointed Paris police chief to replace Didier Lallement Criticized for his management of incidents at the Stade de France during the Champions League final, Didier Lallement believes that, that evening, “the reputation of the country has been damaged”. “That the tricolor flag has been soiled is a pain for me and a responsibility that I must assume,” said the Paris police chief. “I had only one attitude for almost three and a half years: to walk in front”, assures Didier Lallement. “Walking in front has earned me and still earns me beatings but it’s as much that has not reached you,” wrote the prefect of police to his collaborators. “You are the rock that helps and secures, on which the insurrection broke down and which pushes back delinquency”, also writes Didier Lallement to them. Aged 65, Didier Lallement reached the age limit in the prefectural body last August but his mandate had been extended by two years by a derogatory provision. “I consider that I have reached an age that is not compatible with high-intensity operational functions. I want to be lucid: you do not command women and men when you are old enough -father”, writes Didier Lallement in this e-mail. He concludes his letter with a word for his successor, Laurent Nuñez, “a new chef whom I greatly esteem”, indicates Didier Lallement. Share: Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share by email Share link