# Police detain 1,800 people during unrest in France, Interior Ministry says

https://mins.news/en/item/105019

- TASS, 2026-10-18 10:38 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2203703

> French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said more than 1,800 people were detained amid large-scale protests and clashes with police. An investigation is underway to identify those responsible, and more than 500 law enforcement officers were injured during the rallies, he said.

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