Boy killed in Montpellier amid violence after France-Morocco game

Teenager died after being hit by car as scattered incidents of violence reported in several French cities

A 14-year-old boy has died after being struck by a car amid scattered incidents of violence in several French cities after France's World Cup semi-final victory over Morocco on Wednesday night, local authorities have said.

The local government office in the southern city of Montpellier said police were searching for the driver of the car, which was abandoned nearby after the violent collision" and was being examined for fingerprints and other evidence.