Hundreds are arrested as rioters loot shops and storm Marseille town hall in nationwide French cost of living protests
More than half a million people joined Saturday's protests across France. In Paris, masked rioters hurled fireworks and paving stones, attacked a bank and looted a sports shop near Place de la République. A lorry was set alight and the flames spread to a nearby building. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez's ministry blamed 'far-left elements, whose sole intent is to incite disorder'.
Prime minister Sebastien Lecornu says more than 900 police have been injured in the unrest.
UK-funded 4x4s meant to stop Channel crossings were used to charge students in Dunkirk.
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BBC NewsHundreds arrested in France as police clash violently with protestersNYT WorldUnrest Mars Day of Protest in France, as Student Movement Turns NationalThe GuardianRevealed: French police used UK-funded 4x4 vehicles to charge student protestersWashington TimesScuffles and fires break out as protesters rally across France, joining studentsThe National HeraldProtesters Set Fires and Damage Buildings in Major French Cities Over Living Costs, School ConditionsGB 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 conditionsCBS NewsProtests erupt across France against rising living costs and in support of studentsThe TelegraphStudents tear-gassed and hit with batons as French protests turn violentThe 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 FranceAPProtesters across France rally over rising living costs, joining students’ grievances
