Paris police report record 855 arrests in one day of protests

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Paris police reported a record 855 arrests during protests on October 17, according to a press release cited by France 24. The figure marks the highest number of detentions in a single day. Authorities said 13 police officers and two firefighters were injured, while one protester died, with police claiming the death was unrelated to their actions. Police also noted an increase in individuals allegedly engaging in looting during the unrest. Lamia El Aaraje described unprecedented violence, calling the systematic robberies "an absolute tragedy" unrelated to peaceful demonstrations. Nationwide, over 800,000 people protested across French cities, criticizing education funding and the economic situation.


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