Fireworks and tear gas as protesters and riot police clash in Paris

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: October 24, 2026Country: France
World / InternationalSociety & Lifestyle
Fireworks and tear gas as protesters and riot police clash in Paris

Clashes broke out between protesters and police in Paris after nightfall, following a largely peaceful day of demonstrations. Protesters threw objects and fireworks at officers, who used tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds. Around 70,000 officers were deployed across France for a second consecutive weekend of protests. The Interior Ministry estimated that 400,000 people took part and that nearly 1,000 arrests were made.

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