On Saturday, protesters gathered in cities across France to demonstrate against the increasing cost of living. In Paris, tensions escalated before the official start of a scheduled march toward Place de Clichy.

According to reports from the scene, the conflict began when police attempted to prevent demonstrators from reaching the Place de la République. As a result of these efforts to contain the crowd, law enforcement utilized tear gas and stun grenades. Witnesses observed participants wearing masks while moving through the area to avoid the effects of the gas. The situation was characterized by high levels of tension between the gathered protesters and the police forces present at the scene.