France Protests Turn Violent As 1,200 Arrested, 150 Police Personnel Injured; Macron Vows Action Against Vandals
Paris [France], October 18: French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said police arrested 1,200 protesters on Saturday, and 150 personnel were injured as demonstrations across the country over the rising cost of living turned violent, France24 reported. The student-led protest, which began with demonstrations against budget cuts in education and “deplorable” school conditions, turned violent as…
On October 18, French protests over the rising cost of living turned violent, leaving 1,200 people arrested and 150 police injured, France24 reported. The demonstrations, mainly led by students, began as protests against budget cuts in education and poor school conditions but escalated into acts of violence in various parts of Europe.
In Paris, police arrested 855 individuals during the protests, marking a record number. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu vowed strict action against protesters involved in vandalism and looting, expressing solidarity with law enforcement forces. President Emmanuel Macron pledged to punish those responsible for breaking and attacking public assets, such as town halls and businesses.
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