Two lightly injured on the sidelines of Aurillac street theater festival

A protest against police violence in Aurillac, France, led to minor injuries for one demonstrator and one police officer on Saturday. The gathering, held on the sidelines of the international street theater festival, saw approximately 800 participants, including about 100 individuals described as disruptive elements.

The prefecture of Cantal reported that security forces contained the unrest, significantly limiting the consequences of the violence. The demonstration dispersed around 6 p.m. Localized damage, such as a burned trash can, graffiti, and a broken window, occurred in the city center.

The international street theater festival itself was not disrupted and concluded as scheduled. Security had been heightened for the event, which attracts nearly 200,000 visitors, due to violent incidents during the 2025 edition. Last year, eight police officers were injured by masked rioters on the festival's opening day.