Tension escalates at Lyon's CRA 1 detention center as far-left protesters attempt to provoke unrest, following recent fires and heightened security concerns.
Protesters near detention center in Lyon
Approximately twenty individuals from the far-left were near administrative detention center CRA 1 in Lyon on Thursday, October 22, using megaphones to try to provoke tensions among the detainees inside. The facility is located near the Lyon-Saint-Exupéry airport.Security forces deployed at CRA 1
Personnel from the departmental intervention company (CDI) and the anti-criminality unit (BAC) have been deployed at CRA 1 to manage the situation. An intervention is still ongoing, indicating that the situation remains tense and unresolved.Previous incidents at CRA 1
This new incident follows serious events at the same facility five days earlier. On Saturday, October 17, several fires broke out in cells at CRA 1, leading to the evacuation of 25 people into the courtyard. The fires required the mobilization of 79 firefighters and 21 vehicles.Injuries and hospitalizations during previous incident
During the earlier incident, several police officers were slightly injured due to projectile throws, and eight detainees were hospitalized. This highlights the potential for violence and instability within the facility.Security context in Lyon
The current tensions in Lyon come amid a sensitive security context, following violence over the weekend. The prefect of the Rhône has banned all demonstrations in Lyon for Saturday, October 24, in anticipation of a new mobilization against the high cost of living.
