Parisians woke up to scenes of violence and looting as protests against school conditions and rising living costs turned into clashes with police. At least 1,200 people were arrested, and shops were damaged and looted, with some reporting damages and stolen goods totaling €100,000 (£85,000).
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Violence erupted across France on Saturday during the latest round of demonstrations.: Violence erupted across France on Saturday during the latest round of demonstrations.
The French government described the situation as an "escalation in violence.": The French government described the situation as an "escalation in violence."
For shop owners, the morning of protest marks the start of clean-up efforts, with some re…: For shop owners, the morning of protest marks the start of clean-up efforts, with some reporting damages and stolen goods totaling €100,000 (£85,000).
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Violence broke out across France on Saturday during the latest day of demonstrations against conditions in schools and the cost of living.
At least 1,200 people were arrested during what the French government described as an "escalation in violence", as shopfronts were smashed and stores looted.
For shop owners, this morning marks the start of clean-up efforts, with some reporting damages and stolen goods amount to €100,000 (£85,000).
The BBC's James Waterhouse reports from the streets of Paris outside damaged buildings.
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