Paris and other French cities hit by violent protests; about 1,800 arrested
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The short version
- Protests over schools and cost of living turned violent across France.
- BBC reports about 1,800 arrests.
- Cars and buildings were set alight and shops were ransacked.
What happened
Demonstrations across France on Saturday turned violent, according to BBC reports. Cars and buildings were set alight and shops were ransacked. Burnt-out cars and broken glass were seen on Paris streets. BBC reports around 1,800 people were arrested.
Why it might matter
Ongoing unrest can affect transport, business and public services in the affected cities while it lasts.
What we don’t know yet
The feed summaries do not give injury or damage totals, the organisers’ demands in detail, or whether the protests will continue.
