There were serious riots and clashes during election night rallies in Paris and other cities. In Paris, thousands of people gathered in the Place de la République in the centre of the capital to celebrate the victory of the left-wing alliance in the snap elections.
Police used tear gas against rioting demonstrators. Wooden barricades were set on fire. In central Paris, a number of shops and banks had secured their windows with wooden panels on election day because of fears of riots.
Tear gas was used
Clashes between anti-fascists and police were also reported in Lille in northern France. Here too, police used tear gas on the population. According to media reports, 25 arrests were made in Rennes, western France, after riot police used tear gas on left-wing protesters who chanted, among other things, “Everyone hates the police.”
Molotov cocktails, protests against the right
In Nantes, a police officer was injured when a Molotov cocktail was thrown, according to a report in the local newspaper. Protesters threw fireworks at security forces, who in turn used tear gas.
In France’s second-largest city, Marseille, a large number of people also gathered in the city centre to celebrate the left’s election victory. Police initially held back as protesters chanted slogans against right-wing media.
Source: Krone
I am Wallace Jones, an experienced journalist. I specialize in writing for the world section of Today Times Live. With over a decade of experience, I have developed an eye for detail when it comes to reporting on local and global stories. My passion lies in uncovering the truth through my investigative skills and creating thought-provoking content that resonates with readers worldwide.
