More than 600 youths arrested as far-left-backed violent riots erupt across France

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More than 600 youths arrested as far-left-backed violent riots erupt across France.

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More than 600 youths have been arrested after violent riots backed by senior far-left politicians erupted across France.

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Secondary school students across the country have been taking to the streets in recent days to protest against overcrowded class sizes, heavy workloads and shortages of teaching staff.

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Students had been seen blockading school gates and holding up placards during demonstrations, but Wednesday saw an "escalation of violence", Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said.French authorities said a number of arson attacks and physical clashes had left dozens of security personnel injured.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The French Government confirmed that 83 police officers and gendarmes were wounded, alongside 32 students and teachers.

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