The situation is tense near La Défense Arena in Paris, Thursday evening, June 29, after the death of Nahel, killed by a policeman in Nanterre. Maroon 5’s concert is maintained, the concert hall announced.
[Updated June 29, 2023 at 7:28 p.m.] Two days after the death of Nahel, a 17-year-old boy killed by a policeman in Nanterre, a white march was organized in the city, Thursday June 29. While clashes took place with the police in the city, the procession moved to the district of La Défense in Paris. Maroon 5 fans, who were waiting to enter La Défense Arena, found themselves in the middle of the demonstrators, which cast doubt on a possible cancellation of the concert. On social networks, several videos have circulated showing the CRS facing the demonstrators near the concert hall.
Paris La Défense Arena has indicated that the concert of the Maroon 5 group, which is due to start at 8 p.m., was well maintained. The opening of the doors, which was scheduled for 6 p.m., has been postponed to 7 p.m., the concert hall announced. Spectators are invited to go to the concert with the RER A or metro line 1. On social networks, many fans of the group deplore the communication of La Défense Arena which, according to them, reacted too late by making this announcement. to 19h.
On site, some announce that entry into the hall has begun, even if a long queue has formed due to restricted access to La Défense Arena. Fans who are going to attend the concert are also worried about how they will be able to get back. Indeed, RER A traffic was disrupted throughout the afternoon due to the protests, while RATP buses and trams will not run after 9 p.m.
