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In the center of Lyon, the Guillotière delivered to traffickers

2021-11-21T19:40:25.292Z


INVESTIGATION - Violence, trafficking, fights, thefts, gunshots… Insecurity has taken hold in the heart of the Lyon district. Despite the public authorities' stated desire to curb the scourge, businesses are closing their doors and residents are losing hope.


“My niece, who is eight months pregnant, was hit on the head with a stick three weeks ago. Two guys wanted to steal her bag, and since she didn't let it go, they hit her. "

This resident of La Guillotière, in the center of Lyon, in the seventh arrondissement, is sorry for the insecurity that has won her neighborhood.

“The customers are coming less and less and I understand them. Why take the risk of being attacked on any street corner when you can go elsewhere? ”

abounds Jacques, trader for ten years a stone's throw from Place Gabriel-Péri, in the heart of Guillotière.

Here the Casino supermarket closes at 5 p.m. instead of 8:30 p.m., once the second ritual round of the municipal police has passed.

McDonald's is no longer used indoors to protect against violence.

The kebab in front of the tram station has literally barricaded itself, orders are taken exclusively at the window.

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Source: lefigaro

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