Paris protest: 142 arrests, 126 held in custody

swissinfo.ch (French) —

Police reported 142 arrests in Paris on Saturday during a protest over purchasing power and public services, with 126 people taken into custody, according to the police prefecture spokesperson on Sunday. The arrests occurred on the margins of the demonstration, which focused on economic concerns and defending public services. The prefecture's announcement confirmed the high number of detentions among those intercepted. The protest reflects ongoing social tensions in France over cost-of-living pressures and government policy on public sector funding, though no further details on charges or injuries were provided.


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