French student protests turn violent, 5,000 arrested
Student protests over school conditions and funding have spread across France with 5,000 arrests and over 600 injured police.
Student protests across France have turned violent. Riot police clashed with high school students over classroom overcrowding and lack of funding.
Since Monday, about 5,000 people, mostly teenagers, have been arrested nationwide and dozens injured. Police say more than 600 officers have also been hurt.
Property damage is estimated in the tens of millions of euros. Teachers and members of the public have been attacked.
Paris police chief Patrice Faure says the movement is now out of control. He urged students to abandon blockades and return to peaceful protest.
Student unions have called for fresh demonstrations on Tuesday. Security officials fear an organised protest in central Paris could trigger more violence.
- 5,000 people, mostly teenagers
- Arrests since Monday
- Over 600 officers
- Police injured
- Tens of millions of euros
- Property damage estimate
- Patrice Faure, Paris police chief
- Police chief warning
Why it mattersThe escalation shows how quickly protests can turn violent, with authorities now struggling to contain the movement.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, though the events reflect global tensions over education funding and student activism.
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