Paris police report 855 arrests after violent clashes and looting during protests

French police arrested 1,800 protesters following violent clashes and looting across several cities. In the Paris region alone, 855 arrests were recorded after violent groups clashed with officers. Masked agitators set fires and attacked public buildings during these demonstrations, which were driven by grievances regarding the cost of living and poor conditions in schools. Authorities responded to the unrest as agitators targeted infrastructure and engaged in confrontations with law enforcement throughout the French capital and other urban areas.