France protests live: Dozens arrested and tear gas fired

Tear gas was fired at demonstrators and more than 100 people were arrested across France, as the authorities attempted to prevent a repeat of the riots and looting that rocked the country last weekend. Interior minister Laurent Nunez said 135 people had been arrested nationwide by early afternoon, with around 70,000 police officers deployed. Officers used tear gas to disperse demonstrators in Lyon and Nantes, while in Paris, luxury shops boarded up windows and added guards. Watch more on Independent TV: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: Follow us on Instagram: Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content and live events: (Source: The Independent | Region: Paris, France)