Violence spreads to shopping center

This Monday afternoon, new incidents of violence unfolded at the Carré de Soie shopping center in Vaulx-en-Velin, following a weekend of unrest in the area. The disturbances began around 1:00 p.m. when a group of individuals entered the commercial complex and targeted stores such as Nike and JD Sports.

Fireworks and closures

Inside the shopping center, fireworks were set off, prompting authorities to close the facility in the afternoon. Approximately 100 people were dispersed from the area, and 11 individuals were arrested. Skirmishes also erupted near the shopping center, necessitating the presence of law enforcement to restore order.

Official update on dispersals

At 6:15 p.m., the Rhône prefecture confirmed that around 100 individuals had been dispersed in Vaulx-en-Velin, with 11 arrests made in total. These incidents occurred just 48 hours after a highly volatile day in the center of Lyon, where tensions had already reached a peak.

Violent demonstration in Lyon

On Saturday, October 17, a demonstration that drew nearly 20,000 people, according to the prefecture, escalated into violence in the Bellecour and Presqu'île areas of Lyon. Dozens of stores were looted, and the local tourism office was vandalized and set on fire, marking one of the most intense days of unrest in the region.