French authorities made 135 arrests during recent protests, with no major incidents reported as 35,000 people gathered in public spaces.
Arrests during French protests
On October 24, French law enforcement made 135 arrests by midday during ongoing demonstrations, according to the Ministry of the Interior. The arrests were spread across multiple cities where protests were taking place.No major incidents reported
At the time of the arrests, no major incidents such as large-scale violence or destruction had been reported. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez confirmed that public spaces remained relatively calm compared to previous days.Focus on security measures
Nuñez explained that a significant portion of the arrests were related to enforcing flow controls and confiscating materials suspected of being used as weapons. This indicates a focus on preventing escalation and ensuring public safety during the demonstrations.Higher turnout on previous day
During the previous mobilization day on October 17, which was marked by violence and looting, Nuñez stated that 60,000 people had been counted in public spaces at midday. That day saw a much higher level of unrest and disruption.More details to follow
Further details about the current day’s events and the nature of the arrests are expected to be provided shortly by the news channel BFM, which has been covering the protests extensively.
