French town sets hours for minors during World Cup matches

According to the decision, the clock police have clarified that the restriction will apply only during a certain number of matches, which authorities have assessed as dangerous to public safety, writes TF1.

These include all French national matches, as well as several other international meetings, including MoroccoBrazil, Scotland Haiti and Tunisia Holande., will be implemented between 10: 00 p.m. and 05 a.m. for all under 16 youth found without the association of an adult in the city center.

The decision comes after violent riots that broke out in several French towns after the championship league final on May 30th, when about 890 people across the country were arrested. Events were accompanied by fights, material damage, and a tragic accident with a new victim.

According to local authorities, the measure aims at the protection of citizens and minors “, at a time when an increase in young people's delicia in the city has been observed.

Toulouse becomes one of the first French cities to take such a restriction, following a similar move announced earlier in Clermont-Ferrand. France is expected to hold the first tournament match Tuesday against Senegal.

The move was made public by the mayor of Toulouset, Jean-Luc Moudenc, who stressed that it has been taken in co-operation with local Prefecture. /Periscope