French cities ‘calm overnight’ after targeted curfews, prime minister says – Europe live

Sébastien Lecornu suggests more curfews could be introduced to quell unrest after weekend protests

French prime minister Sébastien Lecornu said that targeted curfews introduced in parts of Paris and other major cities “have contributed to calm overnight,” as he suggested more curfews could be introduced if needed today.

In a particular symbol of stepped up security measures, a helicopter flew over the French capital’s Place de la Republique, one of the epicentres of the unrest, sweeping a powerful searchlight across the square, AFP said.