2 publishers · first seen Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:08 UTC · updated Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:01 UTC
On Friday, November 6, the entrance of the Édouard-Herriot High School in the 6th arrondissement of Lyon was set on fire. Trash and electric scooters were piled up and set on fire in front of the main entrance of the school. The fire quickly spread to the facade. Students had to be evacuated urgently. No injuries were reported. Firefighters intervened to contain the fire and secure the area. Eight people were arrested. The mayor of the 6th arrondissement of Lyon expressed his deep indignation. An investigation has been opened but no arrests have been made so far.
At the Auguste and Louis Lumière High School, a police commander was beaten by about ten individuals. The policeman was taken to the hospital and is said to have suffered minor injuries, particularly to his nose. The prefect expressed his support for the police commander who was 'cowardly attacked'. A suspect has been arrested.
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