Protests turn violent as million take to streets

DEMONSTRATORS opposed to a new jobs law swarmed parts of downtown Paris last night throwing stones, tearing down street signs and ripping up park benches.

Riot police, firing tear gas canisters and making charges, carried away protesters in handcuffs.

Police said at least one million people poured into the streets around the country in the latest protests against the law, which makes it easier to fire young workers. Organisers said three million people marched.