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Oct 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Paris police detain 855 during protests
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Paris police said they detained 855 people during demonstrations in the capital on Saturday, calling the figure a record. The police prefecture said 13 police officers and gendarmes were injured in clashes on the margins of the demonstrations. Police used tear gas against people throwing fireworks and other objects at officers in Place de la République, CBS News reported.
WHO: Paris police
WHAT: Paris police said they detained 855 people during demonstrations, a figure they called a record.
WHEN: Reported Oct 17, 2026 at 11:09 PM ET
WHERE: Paris, France
WHY: The detentions occurred during demonstrations and clashes; no specific reason for the arrests was reported.
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