Between 200 and 300 people marched Saturday without incident in Nantes in tribute to Steve Maia Caniço, found dead after his disappearance the night of a controversial police intervention during the Fête de la musique. Dressed in particular white t-shirts on which was written "Where is Steve?" and "Justice for Steve", the demonstrators, left towards noon, walked between the yellow crane of the island of Nantes, where the body of the young extracurricular animator of 24 years was found on July 29, and the quay Wilson.
In the procession, which wanted to be "pacifist", no overflow or violence was reported. It was made up of young people from Nantes, friends of Steve and people of all ages, according to the organizers.
White balloons on barriers
On the course, the white march observed a minute of silence in front of the black and white fresco painted in memory of the young Nantais, told AFP Victor Lacroix, one of the organizers. The demonstrators also tied white balloons on fences along the wharves, and laid wreaths at the bunker, the building where the police took place on the night of 21-22 June.
The security forces had intervened around 4H to stop a sound installation and, targeted by projectile jets, according to the prefecture, had used tear gas. In a panic, at least seven people had fallen in the Loire. Since the death and death of the young man, the controversy over the attitude of the police on the evening of the Music Festival remains lively and tributes are increasing.