France sees 1,800 arrests as violent protests spread across the country

France reported around 1,800 arrests nationwide following violent protests over rising living costs and inflation.
Paris police arrested 855 people during Saturday’s demonstrations marking a record number of arrests in the capital.
Clashes looting and fires damaged shops vehicles and public buildings across several French cities during the protests.
France’s Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said investigations were underway to identify those responsible for the violence.

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