Paris clashes: 133 arrests, water cannons deployed before Oct 17 protest

actu.fr (French) —

Violent clashes broke out in Paris on Saturday, October 17, 2026, near Place de la République before a protest against the high cost of living, with police using water cannons and one vehicle set on fire. Authorities reported 133 arrests by 2 PM, up from 61 at 11 AM. Police said several hundred individuals, described as mostly far-left, threw projectiles and degraded buildings for stones, prompting tear gas and water cannon use. The main march departed at 2:15 PM toward Place de Clichy. Earlier, two undeclared gatherings were reported, including one of union members and another of high school students.


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