# French police arrest 1,800 after violent clashes and looting at protests

https://mins.news/en/item/105170

- The Associated Press, 2026-10-18 14:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://bit.ly/4zvTRzC

> At least 1,800 people have been arrested across France after violent clashes and looting during nationwide protests.

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