Paris in flames as ‘Yellow Vest’ anarchists burn restaurants and shops, riot police fight back
French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner said there are 7,000-8,000 demonstrators in the capital of which 1,500 are 'ultra-violent ones that are there to smash things up'
BLOODY violence erupted in Paris yesterday as marauding protesters calling for French President Emmanuel Macron's head brought terror and carnage to the capital.
Teargas and baton charges were used by fired-up riot cops on a so-called ‘Act XVIII’ Day of Rage organised by the fearless Yellow Vest movement.
A protester stands in front of burning barricade in the shadow of the Arc de TriompheREUTERS
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A protester stands in front of burning barricade in the shadow of the Arc de Triomphe
There are an estimated 7,000-8,000 protesters in Paris including '1,500 ultra-violent ones'.
Fighting broke out on the Champs Elysee, the most famous avenue in the under-siege city, by 11am, when there had already been 25 arrests.
As demonstrators targeted symbols of the luxury industry, shops including brands Hugo Boss and Lacoste were smashed, pillaged and burned.
A posh diner called Fouquet's, long associated with politicians and celebrities, was also trashed and set ablaze by the rampaging hordes who quickly turned Paris into a warzone.
A vehicle burned outside luxury boutique Kenzo, one of many blazes on and around the famous Champs Elysees.
The violence kicked off when protesters threw smoke bombs and other objects at officers along the famed avenue scene of repeated past rioting and started pounding on the windows of a police van.
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