Hundreds of thousands of French workers on Thursday rallied in a new show of rage against President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform, with protests turning violent in Paris and other cities in a battle that shows no sign of abating. More than 120 police and gendarmes have been injured during the day's protests and 80 people have been arrested, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said Thursday evening. Read our live blog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).
8:44pm: Demonstrations continue in Paris as protesters set fire to newsstands, rubbish bins
As the protest march has ended in Paris, many demonstrators are continuing unofficial protests in the streets with multiple blazes being reported in the streets around the Place de l'Opéra.
Shortly before 8pm fires were reported in the surrounding streets often started in rubbish bins or newsstands. Police were charging remaining protesters, AFP reported.
Small groups of protesters were marching towards les Halles district, setting fire to garbage cans on their way, AFP said.
🔴 Le feu a été maîtrisé par les pompiers. Situation a priori sans risque désormais.
— Clément Lanot (@ClementLanot) March 23, 2023
Des dizaines de poubelles ont pris feu. pic.twitter.com/nEKo9ea8aF