More than 1,800 arrested in France protests: interior minister
Summary
More than 1,800 people have been arrested in violent protests across France, where clashes, arson and looting left hundreds of police, firemen and paramedics injured. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said investigations are under way as authorities blamed ultra-left groups for the unrest.
Key Points
- More than 1,800 people were arrested during and after violent protests across France, according to Interior Minister Laurent Nunez.
- The unrest spread across Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux and other cities, with clashes, arson and looting reported.
- Nunez blamed several thousand ultra-left individuals for attacks on police and public buildings and for widespread shop looting.
- About 500 police, firemen and paramedics were hurt in the protests, though the figure could change.
