Demonstration in Besançon on 24 October 2026

On 24 October 2026, 11 individuals were detained during a demonstration in Besançon. The detentions occurred at various locations and times throughout the day, with police citing possession of items such as tear gas canisters, cannabis, and protective gear.

Interception on rue des Granges

A 32-year-old man was intercepted at 13h45 on rue des Granges and found in possession of a tear gas canister, eye drops, gloves, and a protective mask. He claimed he had forgotten the tear gas canister but admitted to attending the demonstration and denied any intention to cause disturbances.

Interception on place de la Révolution

At 14h00 on place de la Révolution, a 28-year-old man was found with a knife in his bag and 4 grams of cannabis. He explained he was returning home after moving a friend and was placed in custody.

Interception on rue Goudimel

At 14h10 on rue Goudimel, a 16-year-old minor was found with eye drops, various tools, and 8 grams of cannabis. He claimed the tools were for repairing his motorcycle and that he had acquired the cannabis 15 days earlier, thinking it was GHB.

Interception on rue de Dole

At 16h25 on rue de Dole, a 24-year-old man was intercepted while concealing his face. He will be summoned before the prosecutor's delegate on 7 January 2027 for a potential dismissal if the amount of 150 euros is paid.

Interception on rue d’Arènes

At 17h25 on rue d’Arènes, a 21-year-old man admitted to throwing tear gas canisters but not shooting projectiles. He was found carrying a construction mask with cartridges and will be summoned before the prosecutor's delegate on 7 January 2027 for a potential dismissal if the amount of 200 euros is paid.

Interception on rue battant

At 17h50 on rue battant, a 41-year-old woman was intercepted by the gendarmes. She claimed she had come to Besançon for a romantic meeting and concealed her face due to the cold. She contests all the facts attributed to her and claims she was mistreated by the military during her intervention.

Interception on quai de Strasbourg

At 18h35 on quai de Strasbourg, a 19-year-old was intercepted while throwing projectiles towards the police and was in possession of 3.20 grams of cannabis. He admitted to picking up tear gas canisters from the ground to throw at the gendarmes and wearing a mask to protect himself from gases.

Interception at 19h10 on quai de Strasbourg

At 19h10 on quai de Strasbourg, a 16-year-old minor admitted to throwing a stone towards law enforcement after consuming beers in a bar in the Battant neighborhood. He will be presented before the prosecutor's delegate on 13 January 2027 for a potential dismissal conditional on paying a fine of 300 euros.

Interception at 19h10 at Pont Battant

At 19h10 at Pont Battant, an 18-year-old young man was intercepted after insulting the gendarmes with "band of sons of bitches." He admitted to the insult and is scheduled for a plea hearing on 8 April 2027, accompanied by a hearing by a judicial police officer on 23 June 2027.

Interception at 19h50 at Pont Battant

At 19h50 at Pont Battant, an 18-year-old woman was intercepted in the Madeleine neighborhood for participating in a gathering after being ordered to disperse. She was found in possession of a pair of scissors, antiseptic, eye drops, and gloves.

Interception at 19h50 at Pont Battant

At 19h50 at Pont Battant, a 22-year-old man was intercepted in the Madeleine neighborhood for participating in a gathering after being ordered to disperse. He was found in possession of various items including a full face mask and respiratory protection gear. He admitted to coming from Dole to participate in the demonstration and wanting to be equipped to deal with law enforcement.

Other detentions

Nine other individuals were intercepted in Besançon during the mobilization on Saturday. These cases have either been dismissed, or were insufficiently characterized, or have been taken up in another judicial procedure following a recurrence.