The minute’s silence was held for the three people killed in Friday’s attack at a Kurdish cultural center and a hair salon. According to President Macron, the attack was aimed at Kurds in France.
The silent minute must have quickly turned into more violent scenes. According to the AFP news agency, several people threw objects at the police and overturned four cars. A car is also said to have been set on fire. In connection with the unrest, the police fired tear gas.
Participants in the protests have told the news agency that French security services did not do enough to prevent the attack. The suspect is said to be a French citizen who was released from custody shortly before the attack. A year ago, he attacked at least two people at a migrant facility with a knife.
Angry people have also taken to the streets of Marseille. However, it should not have turned violent there.