French President Emmanuel Macron is calling for calm and order and warned the ongoing riots must not escalate.

Police have arrested over 2000 people over the weekend when more than half a million people took to the streets against rising fuel prices, the cost of living and deteriorating public services.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says looting, arson and property damage have taken place as a result, and it's caused some 'unpleasant' scenes. 

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French President Emmanuel Macron is calling for calm and order and warned the ongoing riots must not escalate.
Police have arrested over 2000 people over the weekend when more than half a million people took to the streets against rising fuel prices, the cost of living and deteriorating public services.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says looting, arson and property damage have taken place as a result, and it's caused some 'unpleasant' scenes.&nbsp;
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on French President Emmanuel Macron calling for calm following riots in France

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