French police tussle with 'yellow vests' as Paris set for protest day

Protesters run away from treargas canisters during a demonstration on Act 45 (the 45th consecutive national protest on Saturday) of the yellow vests movement in Paris, France, September 21, 2019. [Reuters]

French police fired tear gas and made dozens of arrests on Saturday as they dispersed groups of “yellow vest” protesters attempting to stage unauthorised rallies in central Paris.

The government deployed a massive police presence as it feared yellow-vest supporters would take advantage of authorised protests over climate change and pension reform to cause disruption in the French capital.