Silent rallies had already been organized Tuesday in front of many police stations in France, like here in Lyon. PHILIPPE DESMAZES - AFP

Four days after the death of Franck Labois, a ceremony in tribute to this Lyonnais police officer (45 years old), who died in the exercise of his duties, will take place Friday (3:00 p.m.) at the Rhône prefecture. While the investigation follows its course, with a third arrest carried out this Thursday morning, the Minister of the Interior Christophe Castaner will be in Lyon Friday to preside over this tribute.

Surrounded by his family, relatives and colleagues, we will pay tribute to Franck Labois this Friday in Lyon.
Our police services are fully mobilized to arrest the perpetrators of this abject crime: they will be held accountable for justice. pic.twitter.com/ecoZfynQmj

- Christophe Castaner (@CCastaner) January 14, 2020

The Rhône prefecture has just communicated about the expected disturbances in the 3rd arrondissement of Lyon due to this ceremony, which will take place in the presence of many elected officials.

A ceremony in homage to the peacekeeper Franck LABOIS, who died in the exercise of his functions, will take place this Friday, January 17, 2020 at the Prefecture of the Rhône.

Traffic & parking restrictions, pedestrian access, practical information ⬇️https: //t.co/becW2Z0vtD pic.twitter.com/Y6pZVAYati

- Prefect of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Rhône region (@prefetrhone) January 16, 2020

Traffic will therefore be prohibited on Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. within a perimeter (defined above) around the district of the prefecture, while parking is already prohibited in this same area, until 6 p.m. Friday hours.

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