In brief
A day that began with largely peaceful protests in Paris erupted into chaos after nightfall when demonstrators threw objects and fireworks at police. Around 70,000 officers were mobilised across France, deploying tear gas and water cannons to break up the crowds. The Interior Ministry estimated roughly 400,000 participants and recorded about 1,000 arrests. European correspondent Nick Beake indicates that the unrest is unlikely to ease soon.
A largely peaceful day of protests in Paris turned abruptly violent after nightfall as demonstrators hurled objects and fireworks at riot police.
Around 70,000 officers were deployed across France for the second weekend in a row, using tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowds.
The Interior Ministry estimates that close to 400,000 people participated Sunday, with nearly 1,000 arrests recorded.
European correspondent Nick Beake reports from Paris that signs of an easing in unrest are unlikely in the coming days.
