Several French cities, including Paris, Lyon, Rennes and Nantes, were the scene of unrest after the election results were announced. French police, who had mobilized more than 30,000 officers to control the streets, were forced to use tear gas during the protests.
A police source said Le Figaro that 500 hooded far-leftists had gathered on the edge of the Place de la République, near Rue Charlot, before marching into the square. Two agricultural bombs were detonated, but no one was hurt. Footage showed protesters setting bicycles on fire in the square.
In Nantes, two police officers from Saint-Herblain were injured during clashes after being hit with a Molotov cocktail. One received second-degree injuries and was taken to hospital.
In the Buffay area, the situation began to escalate between protesters and the police who had been brought in as reinforcements. The police considered that about fifty protesters were at risk. Under cries of “Siamo tutti antifascisti” from some of the crowd, protesters and police clashed.
The results of the second round of elections dictated a victory for the Popular Left Front, contrary to poll forecasts.
Author: morning Post
Source: CM Jornal
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