Paris Police Report 855 Arrests; Around 1,800 Detained Across France

Paris police reported 855 arrests in the capital following violent clashes, street fires, and widespread looting, Channels TV and the Winnipeg Free Press reported. Meanwhile, the BBC reported that around 1,800 people have been arrested across France.

According to the reports, Saturday's demonstrations in Paris and multiple other cities escalated into severe rioting that left burnt-out cars, shattered windows, and street blazes. Further details regarding injuries from these clashes have not yet been released.