French police detain 1,314 during Saturday riots

interfax.ru (Russian) —

French police and gendarmerie detained 1,314 riot participants on Saturday, the Interior Ministry reported on Sunday. Fifty-three law enforcement officers were injured during the unrest. The figures indicate this week's riots were less extensive than the previous week, when police arrested over 2,600 offenders. The ministry's data reflects a notable decrease in the scale of disturbances. Large-scale protests against authorities occurred on October 17, with demonstrations in Paris and other cities escalating into clashes and vandalism. A new series of national protests on October 24 drew fewer participants, with police better prepared and deploying additional forces.


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