Burnt out cars and shattered glass on Paris streets after protests turn to riots and looting
Around 1,800 people were arrested after nationwide protests saw outbreaks of violence and vandalism.
BBC News reports: Around 1,800 people were arrested after nationwide protests saw outbreaks of violence and vandalism.
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