Protesters Flee Police During May Day Protests in Paris

At least 276 people were arrested following violent clashes at May Day protests in Paris, France.

Le Monde reported the peaceful demonstration against French President Emmanuel Macron’s labor reform proposals took a violent turn with masked protesters attacking businesses and street furniture. Police estimated 20,000 people gathered for the protest, but unions suggested the number was closer to 55,000, the report said.

This video shared by eyewitness Conny Myhrberg shows protesters fleeing from police along Rue Lacépède in Paris. Credit: Conny Myhrberg via Storyful