Yellow Vest Protests In Paris Leave 30 People Injured - Reports

Fakhir Rizvi Published December 08, 2018 | 08:08 PM

A total of thirty people have sustained injuries during yellow vest protests against rising fuel prices in Paris on Saturday, local media reported, citing the Paris police prefecture.

MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 08th December, 2018) A total of thirty people have sustained injuries during yellow vest protests against rising fuel prices in Paris on Saturday, local media reported, citing the Paris police prefecture.

This number includes three representatives of the country's law enforcement agencies, the BFMTV broadcaster specified.

The numbed of people detained in Paris has amounted to 615 people from the previously reported 575, BFMTV said, specifying that over 500 individuals had been taken into custody.

A total of 31,000 people are currently taking part in yellow vest protests against rising fuel prices across France, while 8,000 people are protesting in Paris.

Protests, named after the obligatory attribute of French drivers, have been shaking both mainland France and its overseas territories since November 17.