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More than 1,800 arrested in France during violent protests leaving devastation in their wakes

National Post · October 18, 2026 at 6:17 a.m.

France was reeling on Sunday from widespread damage caused in violent protests the day before that saw 1,800 people arrested, a historic town hall torched and widespread looting.

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More than 1,800 arrested in France during violent protests leaving devastation in their wakes

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