Macron vows to hold rioters accountable after France unrest
More than 2,000 people were detained after violent protests left two dead.
More than 2,000 people were detained after violent protests left two dead.
The disturbance erupted near the Arc de Triomphe area, after stores were already opening.
Three dozen shops were damaged, with nearly 2,400 people held over the protests.
Paris police arrested 855, while riots and a major fire hit multiple cities.
La vidéo Brut montre l’homme interpellé lors de scènes de pillage dans la nuit.
Six officers were affected, with three lightly injured during the dispersal.
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez says the figure is provisional after clashes and looting across the country.
A couple in their 50s was arrested after being caught consuming drugs near the station.
Paris alone took 855 arrests as fires and attacks hit buildings across the country.
About 550,000 to 800,000 protesters marched, and 855 were arrested in the Paris region.
The total comes from demonstrations on October 17, police call it a record.
Cities including Paris, Lyon and Marseille saw arson, looting and damage during the nationwide unrest.
Six months before the presidential election, clashes erupt across Paris and other cities.
Clashes spread across cities including Paris, Marseille and Lyon after school and cost-of-living anger.
Interior Ministry cites “targeted acts of violence” and reports 60 officers injured.
Clashes in Paris and a roof-collapse fire in Limoges followed Saturday street unrest.
Son arrestation intervient après des propos dénoncés au procureur de Paris.
Interior Minister says 150 police were injured as shops were looted and town halls burned.
Le suspect est placé en garde à vue puis assigné à résidence.
Violent clashes broke out across several French cities during student and Yellow Vest demonstrations.