French Protests Turn Violent Again, but Massive Police Deployment Keeps Looting in Check
Nearly 1,000 arrests and clashes took place in a dozen cities, but a 70,000-strong police deployment prevented a repeat of the looting that marked Oct. 17.
Protests in Paris, Marseille, and other French cities saw clashes between demonstrators and police. While police made nearly 1,000 arrests and deployed significant forces, the widespread looting and destruction seen the previous weekend were largely avoided. Incidents included projectile pelting, tear gas deployment, and some ransacked stores.
- Clashes occurred at protests in Paris, Marseille, and other French cities.
- Nearly 1,000 arrests were made.
- A large deployment of 70,000 police officers and gendarmes helped contain looting and destruction.
- In Paris, masked individuals threw projectiles and fireworks at police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons.
- In Marseille, protesters set fires and hurled objects, leading to several stores being ransacked.
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