France protests: Burnt out cars and shattered glass on Paris streets after protests turn to riots and looting
- France awoke to scenes of widespread damage on Sunday after a day of riots and demonstrations, with shopfronts shattered, burnt out cars, charred bikes, and piles of glass and debris on the pavements of Paris.
- Police arrested about 1,800 people on Saturday as some 550,000 demonstrators took to the streets for protests that were largely peaceful.
- They were demonstrating against rising fuel prices, the cost of living and deteriorating public services, including schools.
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- France awoke to scenes of widespread damage on Sunday after a day of riots and demonstrations, with shopfronts shattered, burnt out cars, charred bikes, and piles of glass and debris on the pavements of Paris.
- Police arrested about 1,800 people on Saturday as some 550,000 demonstrators took to the streets for protests that were largely peaceful.
- They were demonstrating against rising fuel prices, the cost of living and deteriorating public services, including schools.
Sources: BBC News