Paris Police Fire Tear Gas And Arrest Over 100 As Protest Turns Violent





Daily Mail: Paris police use tear gas to break up return of Yellow Vest protesters who vowed a mass turnout as 7,000 officers are deployed on the streets of the capital

* More than 7,000 officers deployed today with fears yellow vests protesters could join climate change rallies
* Tear gas used to move crowds around Champs-Elysees avenue, Saint-Lazare station and Madeleine plaza
* Police said more than 100 people have been arrested already in a busy day of events for the French capital

Police officers in Paris have used tear gas to break up anti-government demonstrators after crowds started to gather in the streets ahead of a busy afternoon of events and protests in the French capital.

More than 7,000 officers are to be deployed for rallies today over fears that yellow vest protesters could try to infiltrate a march against climate change which is also planned.

This morning police in riot gear were moving quickly to disperse those around the Champs-Elysees avenue, Saint-Lazare train station and Madeleine plaza - areas where protests have been banned this weekend.

Most demonstrators didn't wear the fluorescent vests that gave the movement its name and authorities said more than 100 people have been arrested and 596 security controls have been implemented.

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More News On The Unrest In France

Paris police repeatedly use tear gas on day of protests -- AP
Paris police use tear gas amid an array of anti-government protests -- France 24
French police fire tear gas, arrest yellow vest protesters -- DW
Paris draws new climate rally; police vie with 'yellow vests', 'black blocs' -- Reuters
'Black bloc' protesters spoil Paris climate march amid violent clashes -- AFP

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