France sees 1,200 arrests as protests turn violent nationwide
They publishedOver 1,200 arrested as fires, looting and violent protests leave streets devastated across France
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Who
What
- Police say 1,200 people arrested and 150 police officers hurt during unrest.
- Protests against rising living costs escalated into extreme violence with looting.
- Stores and town halls across multiple cities were looted or vandalised.
- A 17-year-old boy lost his right hand from a crowd-control grenade in Saint-Étienne.
- Large marches drew hundreds of thousands of participants ahead of upcoming elections.
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🇮🇪 Ireland (outlet HQ)
topics: Politics, Economy, Environment · language: eng
topics: Politics, Economy, Environment · language: eng
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