The French government raises the number of detainees to almost 2,400 and the number of injured police officers to 500 during the protests.

French authorities reported nearly 2,400 arrests and 500 police injuries following widespread protests across major cities this Saturday. The demonstrations, which were held to denounce the rising cost of living and the state of public education, resulted in significant civil unrest that the government has officially condemned as disorderly and violent.

President Emmanuel Macron has publicly attributed the violence to far-left extremists, while simultaneously expressing his support for law enforcement and local business owners affected by the disturbances. The government remains focused on addressing the fallout from these events as it manages the ongoing public dissatisfaction regarding economic and educational policies.