Police clash with masked rioters after largely peaceful protests across France
Summary
About 320,000 people joined protests across France over the cost of living, inequality and public services, according to the interior ministry. Most marches were peaceful, but masked groups clashed with police in several cities, who used tear gas, stun grenades and water cannon to disperse crowds.Key Facts
- The interior ministry estimated that about 320,000 people took part in rallies nationwide, down from 410,000 the previous weekend.
- About 70,000 people marched in Paris, following a route on the city’s southeastern outskirts.
- In Paris, masked rioters threw paving stones and at least one incendiary device at police, according to reports in French media.
- The Paris police prefecture said several hundred rioters attacked officers with projectiles, including a Molotov cocktail.
- Police used tear gas in Paris and Lyon, and water cannon against an unauthorized protest in Toulouse.
- The demonstrations brought together students, trade unions and Yellow Vest protesters.
- Student protesters said they planned school and university blockades on Tuesday and Thursday, followed by a workers’ and unions’ demonstration on 5 November.
- The protests followed widespread street violence and looting during a mass demonstration on 17 October.
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