Law enforcement blocks demonstrators

Law enforcement forces halted the demonstrators' advance on rue de la Préfecture, blocking the march's progress.

Tense situation with tear gas

On site, a tense situation was observed, marked by the use of tear gas and occasional crowd movements.

Fire at prefecture door

A fire was started on one of the doors of the Doubs prefecture. In the same area, a trash fire broke out on rue de la Préfecture, causing thick black smoke to rise in the middle of the street.

Tear gas disperses part of the crowd

Law enforcement maintained their position and used tear gas to disperse the demonstrators. Under their effect, part of the crowd temporarily retreated.

Demonstrators remain numerous

Despite these interventions, demonstrators remained numerous on rue de la Préfecture, rue Charles Nodier, and in the Granvelle neighborhood. The crowd dispersed little, even though occasional withdrawals were observed due to tear gas.

Tense atmosphere continues

Crowd movements occurred from time to time, then stopped. Anger was palpable among the demonstrators, while the procession remained blocked in the Granvelle neighborhood. The demonstration, which had been calm until now, therefore experienced a change in situation as it approached the Doubs prefecture. At this hour, the gathering continued in a tense atmosphere in the center of Besançon.