Police Fire Tear Gas, Chase Down Protesters During May Day Demonstrations in Paris
Protesters clashed with police in Paris, France, on May 1, during May Day demonstrations.
Le Monde reported 116,500 people participated in May Day protests across France, including 24,000 in Paris, citing the country’s Ministry of Interior.
According to Le Parisien, at least 54 people were arrested in Paris on Sunday.
Video filmed by photojournalist Nicolas Mercier shows police chasing down protesters amid tear gas in the area near the intersection of Rue Oberkampf and Boulevard Voltaire in the 11th arrondissement of Paris on Sunday afternoon. Credit: Nicolas Mercier via Storyful