French riot police and protesters clashed during the traditional May Day labour union march in Paris on Wednesday (May 1), as tear gas was thrown and several fires lit.

Emergency services were seen extinguishing a van on fire on the corner of Rue Moreau and Avenue Daumesnil, while police in riot gear surrounded the vehicle.

The protests started at Place de la Republique, and were heading towards Place de la Nation, passing by Boulevard Voltaire.

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