Police ban several protests against police brutality in central Paris

Anti-police violence protests around the Eiffel Tower have been banned due to coronavirus restrictions, Paris authorities have said. In addition to this, demonstrations outside the US embassy – also planned for Saturday afternoon - have been barred from going ahead over public health concerns. La Prefecture de Paris, the capital’s police force, said lots of people could be drawn to the protests, while current lockdown rules only allow 10 people to gather outside at a time. Download the new Independent Premium app Sharing the full story, not just the headlines Download now In a statement banning the planned demonstration along the Champs-de-Mars, the park around the Eiffel Tower, police said:...