Paris, Nov 17 (UNI) More than 260 people across France were arrested as protesters took to streets to mark the first anniversary of the anti-government yellow vest protest on Saturday, French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner said on Sunday.
"Yesterday, 264 people were detained, including 173 in Paris [following the rallies], Castaner told Europe 1 radio station, Sputnik reported.
The yellow vest movement marked its first anniversary this weekend with mass rallies across the country. The demonstration in the City of Lights turned violent, with protesters clashing with police and the latter resorting to tear gas and water cannon.