Violence erupts in May Day protests in Paris, marchers criticise re-elected Macron

PARIS: Police fired tear gas to push back black-clad anarchists who ransacked business premises in the French capital Paris on Sunday during May Day protests against the policies of newly re-elected President Emmanuel Macron.

Clashes with police broke out at the start of the march near La Republique Square and when it reached La Nation Square in eastern Paris. About 250 rallies were organised in Paris and other cities including Lille, Nantes, Toulouse and Marseille. In the capital, trade unionists were joined by political figures - mostly from the left - and climate activists.

Marchers carried banners reading"Retirement Before Arthritis","Retirement at 60, Freeze Prices" and"Macron, Get Out" Far-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon, who came third in the first round of the presidential vote, was attended the Paris march.

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