French Interior Minister reports arrest of 1,000 people during protest actions

Official law enforcement statistics

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez reported that approximately 1,000 people were detained during recent protest actions across the country. According to him, this figure is not final and may increase. The statesman also emphasised that police officers managed to prevent attacks on public buildings.

Events in the capital

Videos have appeared on social media showing police in Paris using tear gas and water cannons, as well as beating demonstrators with batons. It is noted that some protesters responded by throwing stones at law enforcement officers.

Government assessment of the situation

According to data from the Interior Ministry, the protest march proceeded peacefully until a certain point. However, towards the end of the march, some participants began committing unlawful acts.