Lausanne Riots: Seven Arrested After Two Nights of Unrest

Violence erupts in Prélaz district following death of teenage scooter rider, leading to clashes with police and property damage.

Key Takeaways

Violence erupted in Lausanne's Prélaz district following death of 17-year-old scooter rider
Seven people were arrested during the second night of unrest
Police used tear gas, rubber rounds, and water cannon to disperse rioters

By The Numbers

150-200

Number of protesters involved

Tear gas grenades fired

Rubber rounds fired

They Said

"Prevention work, the presence of our forces on site and appeals for calm prevented another night of rioting"
— David Guisolan

"We are adapting our arrangements as we understand the dynamics at work and the composition of the groups of people we are dealing with"
— Pierre-Antoine Hildbrand

Unrest Erupts Following Teen's Death

Two Nights of Violence

Police Response and Arrests

Return to Calm

Sources & References

Calm restored in Lausanne following riots

SWI swissinfo.ch

Seven arrested after second night of rioting in Swiss city