Violence in Paris as tens of thousands turn out for student protests across France

As tens of thousands of protesters filled the streets of Paris on Tuesday, largely peaceful demonstrations escalated into violence later in the day. As you can see behind me, what started off as a peaceful demonstration in Paris today has once again descended into scenes of violence as protesters and possible rioters, we can't tell you yet, clash with law enforcement authorities, with police. As you can see, they are charging at present to disperse protesters. Since the beginning of France's student protests, more than 6,800 people have been detained, 87% of which are minors. According to figures from authorities, an estimated 215 students have been injured and 800 police officers. France's police watchdog has opened 36 investigations into alleged police violence. French police has come under heavy fire for the methods that it has employed during these student protests. Rights groups have slammed law enforcement officers, accusing them of using brutal methods against children. We've seen police fire smoke grenades, tear gas, stun grenades. Although police continue to use stun grenades, the government suspended the use of a specific after a 15-year-old pupil lost his hand during a police intervention outside a school in northern France on the 5th of October. What we've observed in our coverage so far is that many protesters marched peacefully, but those we questioned on the margins of Tuesday's clashes said they believe that violence can be a legitimate response to police brutality. If we manifest peacefully, nothing will change. Some protesters said they would join major demonstrations on Saturday against the cost of living crisis and rising fuel prices in support of a wider social movement.