urban violence after the World Cup final, looting in Bellecour

urban violence after the World Cup final, looting in Bellecour

Soon after Argentina’s last shot on target in the World Cup final against France, urban violence erupted in central Lyon. In the area of ​​Place Bellecour, after the France-Morocco semi-final, dozens of young people set fire to rubbish bins, broke street furniture and set off fireworks. The police, in numbers this Sunday evening, responded with … Read more

fire in the city centre, one slightly injured

fire in the city centre, one slightly injured

After the terrible deadly fire in Vaulx-en-Velin on Thursday night to Friday, the firefighters were inevitably on the teeth. A catastrophe broke out in the center of Lyon on Friday evening. A 45 vaulted building in Ainay in the Presqu’île fell victim to the flames which started on the 4th and top floor. No fewer … Read more