grayscale photo of police officers

High police presence in Lyon, France, during the 25th weekend of the yellow vests movement. Police violence is at its highest since the 1950s. There is an extensive use of tear gas, sting-ball grenades and LBDs ("defense ball launchers") against largely peaceful protesters. The policeman in the middle holds a LBD. The use of LBDs, that can cause serious injusries, is highly controversial. As of now (May 5th), 292 persons claim to be seriously injured by rubber balls, 23 persons lost an eye and 5 persons their hand during protests (source: mediapart.fr, http://tiny.cc/6hd85y).