Demonstrations on October 24: Investigation opened in Nice against members of the far-right movement after assaults on protesters

An investigation has been launched following incidents in Nice where protesters were attacked by individuals linked to the far-right during a demonstration. The local prosecutor announced that a flagrant offense investigation is underway to identify those involved in the violence. Among the 59 people detained, 11 are suspected of being part of the far-right movement, with some found in possession of masks and weapons. The prefecture reported that masked far-right militants aimed to confront peaceful protesters, leading to minor injuries. Local officials condemned the violence, emphasizing that such actions cannot be justified and must be addressed by justice. Similar incidents were reported in Montpellier, raising concerns about far-right militias at protests.