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Halloween protests turn violent in Paris
Paris protests turn violent as 70,000 marchers clash with police.
In brief
Paris protests turn violent as 70,000 marchers clash with police. Paris protests turned violent on Halloween with 70,000 marchers clashing with police after a student threw a stun grenade. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.
Halloween protests in Paris
Paris saw 70,000 marchers on Saturday during the third weekend of protests.
Student throws stun grenade
A 15-year-old student in Lens threw a stun grenade at police during an Oct. 5 protest.
Student injury
The device exploded, blowing off the student's left hand.
Protest route changes
Authorities changed the march route to keep demonstrators away from city center.
Halloween march
Marchers wore Halloween costumes but few wore masks at first.
French Interior Minister ban
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez banned face coverings due to public disorder risks.
Chaos at march end
Riot police fired tear gas and impact munitions causing panic and clashes.
Violence escalates
Glass bottles and hammers were used to attack police, with Molotov cocktails causing injuries.
Aftermath
Parisians used protective gear while police surrounded popular areas like Place de la Bastille.
What it means
Paris protests turned violent on Halloween with 70,000 marchers clashing with police after a student threw a stun grenade.
