Macron to address nation after riots and looting lead to 1,800 arrests across France

Police arrested at least 1,800 people across France after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops during nationwide demonstrations that drew hundreds of thousands protesting rising living costs and poor conditions in schools.

Macron to address nation after riots and looting lead to 1,800 arrests across France

TL;DR

  • At least 1,800 people were arrested across France.
  • Demonstrations drew hundreds of thousands of people.
  • Protesters were demonstrating against rising living costs and poor school conditions.
  • Violent groups clashed with police and looted shops.