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Clashes broke out in Paris after nightfall on Saturday as protests across France turned violent. The Interior Ministry estimated that about 400,000 people took part nationwide and said nearly 1,000 arrests had been made.
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Police clashed with protesters in Paris on Saturday night after demonstrations across France turned violent, with fireworks thrown at officers and tear gas and water cannon used to disperse crowds, the BBC reports.
The Interior Ministry estimated that about 400,000 people took part in the demonstrations and said nearly 1,000 arrests had been made. Around 70,000 police officers were deployed across France for a second consecutive weekend, according to the BBC.
The day had been largely peaceful before unrest broke out after nightfall. The BBC’s Europe correspondent, Nick Beake, reported from Paris, where he said there were few signs the unrest would ease soon.
The clashes come amid a wider wave of protests and disorder in France. Police used tear gas at demonstrations in Paris and other French cities last weekend, when authorities deployed a large security force. (Earlier reporting on tear gas at protests in France)
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