Marseille is bracing for further unrest after protests descended into severe disorder across France on Saturday, with the country’s second city experiencing some of the worst violence reported during the chaos.
The unrest followed protests that escalated into what has been described as “apocalyptic” disorder. Marseille was among the areas most seriously affected, although the supplied information does not provide details about the cause of the demonstrations, the nature of the violence or the number of people involved.
The situation has left the city preparing for the possibility of further disturbances. No additional information is available on the measures being taken, official responses or whether the unrest has continued beyond Saturday.
The latest known position is that Marseille remains on alert after the protests gave way to widespread disorder, with the prospect of more unrest still being considered.
