Arrests follow demonstration in Montpellier

Police made several arrests on Saturday evening after individuals tried to enter commercial stores in Montpellier. The incidents occurred after a demonstration ended, and tensions appeared to have escalated in certain areas of the city.

First incident in Observatory district

The first targeted store was a gold buying shop in the Observatory district of Montpellier, around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday. Several young people attempted to enter the store, leading to the arrest of five men by police who arrived quickly on the scene.

Second incident in Ecusson area

Around 10:30 p.m., police apprehended seven individuals in the Ecusson area. These people were removing protective plates from a sports store window near the Polygone shopping mall, an act that led to their arrest and placement in custody.

No link to previous violence

These incidents are being handled through the judicial system, but officials noted that the situation on Saturday in the Hérault capital had no connection to the fires, damages, and violence that had occurred in the area a week earlier.