Arrests over France protests rise to 1,800, with whole streets in Paris ‘devastated’
More than 1,800 people have been arrested in France over protests on Saturday, the country’s interior minister Laurent Nunez has said.
TL;DR
- Over 1,800 people arrested in France during Saturday protests.
- More than 500 police officers, gendarmes, and firefighters injured.
- Significant material damage reported, including damaged shops and public buildings.
- Interior Minister Laurent Nunez blamed "far-left" protesters and "criminals" for the violence and looting.
- Protests in Italy involved clashes with police, looting, and property fires.
- Portugal saw peaceful protests concerning rising housing and living costs.
- Paris police made a record 855 arrests during the demonstrations.
- The Limoges town hall was largely destroyed by fire.