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Masked looters ransack Paris shops as protests turn violent
Masked looters ransack Paris shops amid nationwide protests turning violent.
In brief
Masked looters ransack Paris shops amid nationwide protests turning violent. Masked individuals ransacked Paris shops as protests against rising living costs escalated into violence ahead of France's presidential election. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Paris protests turn violent
Masked looters ransacked Paris shops as nationwide protests against rising living costs escalated into violence.
Violence erupts in Paris
Crowds of masked men wearing black hoodies smashed store shutters and stole goods from shops across the city.
Protests ahead of election
Hundreds of thousands gathered nationwide to denounce the cost of living, stoking political uncertainty six months before France’s presidential election.
French officials condemn violence
French officials reported 1,200 arrests and 150 police officers injured amid the unrest.
Paris mayor describes damage
Paris mayor Emmanuel Grégoire said streets were 'devastated' and distinguished between protest rights and destructive violence.
Local reactions to violence
A 38-year-old art teacher and civil servant said she understood the revolt but questioned the effectiveness of violent measures.
Violence spreads across Paris
Broken glass and debris littered streets near Place de la République as looters burned bicycles and created smoke.
The big picture
Masked individuals ransacked Paris shops as protests against rising living costs escalated into violence ahead of France's presidential election.
