France protests: Violent clashes, looting and buildings ablaze as over 1,000 arrested
- 7 hours agoJack BurgessViolence broke out across France on Saturday during the latest day of demonstrations against hardship in schools and the cost of living.
- At least 1,200 people were arrested during what the French government described as an "escalation in violence" alongside an estimated 550,000 taking to the streets.
- In Paris, there were significant clashes into the evening with riot police, who used tear gas and water cannon on crowds.
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- 7 hours agoJack BurgessViolence broke out across France on Saturday during the latest day of demonstrations against hardship in schools and the cost of living.
- At least 1,200 people were arrested during what the French government described as an "escalation in violence" alongside an estimated 550,000 taking to the streets.
- In Paris, there were significant clashes into the evening with riot police, who used tear gas and water cannon on crowds.
Sources: BBC News