Lyon's second protest weekend sees far less violence after police crackdown

Around 10,000 protesters marched in Lyon on Saturday, including in banned zones, with at least three shops damaged and 22 people injured, a far lower toll than the previous weekend's chaos. Authorities largely maintained order after the October 17 unrest, deploying a significantly larger and more mobile police force. A prefectural decree banned gatherings across much of the city, and tear gas dispersed any attempted marches on the left bank. The prefecture reported three shops damaged, while the city cited five looted stores, compared to over 200 last weekend. Urban furniture was also affected, marking a notable reduction in violence.