What appeared to be a routine May Day demonstration in Lyon quickly turned violent when masked groups attacked police with a specially built assault vehicle. At the same time, one of the city’s most famous historical monuments in the heart of downtown was vandalized. The events raise questions about how organized violent groups can infiltrate public demonstrations—and what the consequences are. WATCH THE VIDEO CLIPS BELOW IN THE ARTICLE!
On May 1, thousands of people gathered in downtown Lyon, France, to take part in demonstrations, with estimates ranging from 6,500 to 12,000 participants, reports LyonMag.
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