"A clear message to the government and the president": May Day demonstrations in Paris led to clashes with the police

5/1/2019, 5:58:21 PM

May Day marches in Paris were accompanied by riots and a collision of demonstrators with the police. Demonstrators threw stones and bottles at law enforcement officers, they responded with batons and tear gas. According to French media reports, at least three policemen were hospitalized following the results of the confrontation on the streets of the capital. Detained, according to various sources, from 150 to 200 protesters.

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