France protests leave shops smashed and streets da...

Summary

• Streets in Paris were left scarred by burnt-out cars smashed shopfronts, graffiti and debris following Saturday’s protests.
• Photographs taken on Sunday showed damage to the town hall’s facade and the aftermath of the fire at the Lyon office.
• Other images captured the damage left behind the following day, including shattered storefronts, burnt debris and graffiti calling for wealth redistribution.

AI Generated Summary

France was assessing extensive damage on Sunday after violent demonstrations over the rising cost of living turned into clashes, looting and fires across several major cities.

Streets in Paris were left scarred by burnt-out cars smashed shopfronts, graffiti and debris following Saturday’s protests. Officials said 557 people were in custody in the capital as authorities continued to respond to the unrest.