Demonstrators join student protesters as Marseille town hall is stormed and 272 are arrested across France
A tourism office in Lyon was set on fire and a torched lorry in Paris spread flames to a nearby building. Masked rioters near Place de la République threw paving stones, attacked a bank and looted a sports shop, one yelling 'We're taking the Bastille!' At least 32,800 people joined 140 demonstrations. The interior ministry blamed the 'ultra-left'.
French police used UK-funded Channel 4x4s to charge student protesters, prompting a French investigation.
A 15-year-old boy's hand was blown off earlier this month after he picked up a stun grenade.
Prime minister Sebastien Lecornu says more than 900 police have been injured.
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The IndependentWhat sparked the fiery protests in France – and how they could spread across EuropeThe GuardianRevealed: French police used UK-funded 4x4 vehicles to charge student protestersLBCTourism office set on fire as French riot police clash with protesters over cost of livingThe TelegraphStudents tear-gassed and hit with batons as French protests turn violentGB NewsMore than 100 protesters arrested as chaos erupts across France againThe IndependentProtesters set fires and damage buildings in major French cities during demos over living costs and school conditionsThe GuardianNationwide protests in France against high prices and fraying of social security systemThe IndependentDozens arrested in Paris as tens of thousands expected to protest across FranceFox NewsBehind France's student riots: Communists, unions and a global propaganda networkUPIBuildings burned, city halls damaged in French protestsFox NewsViolence erupts at France protests as Macron warns unrest is being exploitedCBS NewsProtests erupt across France against rising living costs and in support of students
