French authorities issue curfew in Lille, source in PM's office says

French authorities issue curfew in Lille, source in PM's office says

​French authorities ‌have issued a ​curfew in ‌the northern city of Lille from 1800 GMT ‌on Monday until 0400 ‌GMT Tuesday, following a weekend of ⁠riots, ​a ⁠source in Prime Minister Sebastien ⁠Lecornu's office said.

The curfew, ​which runs for two ⁠days, also covers ⁠the ​cities of Douai, Wattignies and Denain ⁠in northern France, the ⁠source added.

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