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Protestors hold the the olympic games logo as it goes up in flames during the labour day demonstration. A day full of clashes between the black-block, anarchists and anti-capitalists groups, with the police became the norm on the celebration of the 1st of May - Labour day in Paris, as demonstrators complaining about president Macron's government and his political and social law changes.
A protester is seen wearing a yellow vest during the labour day protest. A day full of clashes between the black-block, anarchists and anti-capitalists groups, with the police became the norm on the celebration of the 1st of May - Labour day in Paris, as demonstrators complaining about president Macron's government and his political and social law changes.
(EDITOR'S NOTE : Image depicts graphic content.) A protestor is hit in the head by a riot police during a charge to disperse the demonstrators. A day full of clashes between the black-block, anarchists and anti-capitalists groups, with the police became the norm on the celebration of the 1st of May - Labour day in Paris, as demonstrators complaining about president Macron's government and his political and social law changes.
A riot police from the CRS of Paris seen in a defensive position during the labour day demonstrations. A day full of clashes between the black-block, anarchists and anti-capitalists groups, with the police became the norm on the celebration of the 1st of May - Labour day in Paris, as demonstrators complaining about president Macron's government and his political and social law changes.
A protestor sets fire to the logo of the Olympic games to symbolise the discontent with the preparation management for the games during the Labout day demonstrations. A day full of clashes between the black-block, anarchists and anti-capitalists groups, with the police became the norm on the celebration of the 1st of May - Labour day in Paris, as demonstrators complaining about president Macron's government and his political and social law changes.
Anti fascist protesters display a banner that reads in French 'let's not leave Paris to the neonazis' during the labour day demonstrations. A day full of clashes between the black-block, anarchists and anti-capitalists groups, with the police became the usual on the celebration of the 1st of may the Labour day in Paris, complaining about president Macron's government and his political and social law makings.
A pavement is seen destroyed by protester with the intent to use the broken bricks to throw at police during the Labour day demonstrations. A day full of clashes between the black-block, anarchists and anti-capitalists groups, with the police became the norm on the celebration of the 1st of May - Labour day in Paris, as demonstrators complaining about president Macron's government and his political and social law changes.
A riot police from the Gendarmerie unit is seen amidst a cloud of tear gas during the labour day demonstrations. A day full of clashes between the black-block, anarchists and anti-capitalists groups, with the police became the norm on the celebration of the 1st of May - Labour day in Paris, as demonstrators complaining about president Macron's government and his political and social law changes.
A pavement is seen destroyed by protester with the intent to use the broken bricks to throw at police during the Labour day demonstrations. A day full of clashes between the black-block, anarchists and anti-capitalists groups, with the police became the usual on the celebration of the 1st of may the Labour day in Paris, complaining about president Macron's government and his political and social law makings.
Riot police officers of the Gendarmerie unit form up after throwing tear gas to disperse the protestors during the labour day demonstrations. A day full of clashes between the black-block, anarchists and anti-capitalists groups, with the police became the norm on the celebration of the 1st of May - Labour day in Paris, as demonstrators complaining about president Macron's government and his political and social law changes.
A couple caught in a tear gas cloud protect themselves by a hug covering their eyes and respiratory tract during the labour day demonstrations. A day full of clashes between the black-block, anarchists and anti-capitalists groups, with the police became the norm on the celebration of the 1st of May - Labour day in Paris, as demonstrators complaining about president Macron's government and his political and social law changes.
Riot police from the CRS unit of Paris charge towards protestors to disperse them during the labour day demonstration. A day full of clashes between the black-block, anarchists and anti-capitalists groups, with the police became the norm on the celebration of the 1st of May - Labour day in Paris, as demonstrators complaining about president Macron's government and his political and social law changes.
A riot police from the CRS unit of Paris seen detaining a protestor during the labour day demonstrations. A day full of clashes between the black-block, anarchists and anti-capitalists groups, with the police became the norm on the celebration of the 1st of May - Labour day in Paris, as demonstrators complaining about president Macron's government and his political and social law changes.
Protesters climb up the monument in Place de la Nation as one holds a flag with a bird of peace during the labour day demonstrations. A day full of clashes between the black-block, anarchists and anti-capitalists groups, with the police became the norm on the celebration of the 1st of May - Labour day in Paris, as demonstrators complaining about president Macron's government and his political and social law changes.
Protesters seen wearing swimming goggles and gas masks to protect themselves from the anti-riot material during the labour day demonstrations. A day full of clashes between the black-block, anarchists and anti-capitalists groups, with the police became the usual on the celebration of the 1st of may the Labour day in Paris, complaining about president Macron's government and his political and social law makings.
A group of protesters gather together to protect themselves from the tear gas cloud during the labour day demonstrations. A day full of clashes between the black-block, anarchists and anti-capitalists groups, with the police became the norm on the celebration of the 1st of May - Labour day in Paris, as demonstrators complaining about president Macron's government and his political and social law changes.
A group of demonstrators seen wearing protective goggles and gas masks to protect themselves from the anti-riot tear gas during the labour day demonstrations. A day full of clashes between the black-block, anarchists and anti-capitalists groups, with the police became the norm on the celebration of the 1st of May - Labour day in Paris, as demonstrators complaining about president Macron's government and his political and social law changes.