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Police use tear gas on French protesters marching in Lyon

More than 100 people have been arrested at protests across France as around 70,000 police officers were deployed to prevent further rioting.

Police used tear gas against demonstrators in Lyon and Nantes, while luxury shops and tourist attractions in Paris closed as a precaution.

French President Emmanuel Macron held last-minute talks with high school unions, but student leaders called for continued action after emerging dissatisfied.

Some shopkeepers in France armed themselves with weapons including shotguns and crowbars to protect their businesses from looting.

The demonstrations initially began over school conditions but have spread into broader protests over rising living costs and public service strains.

In full France protests latest: 135 arrested and tear gas fired at demonstrators as country braces for riots

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