How day of protests unfolded as disorder breaks out across France

{"heading":"Student-led Protests Escalate","subheading":"Student-led protests have been ongoing for weeks, with demonstrators joining forces to express anger over economic conditions and Macron's handling of the crisis.","paragraph_1":"Student-led protests have been ongoing for weeks, with demonstrators joining forces to express anger over economic conditions and French President Emmanuel Macron's handling of the crisis.","paragraph_2":"The protests have escalated, with an estimated 550,000 people taking part in demonstrations across France, demanding greater investment in education and action on the rising cost of living.","paragraph_3":"The demonstrations quickly descended into violence, with cars and buildings set alight and shops ransacked. At least 1,200 people were arrested on Saturday as riot police deployed tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds.","paragraph_4":"Macron denounced the violence and said that vandals and looters will be 'prosecuted and punished'.","paragraph_5":"The unrest follows weeks of student-led protests, with demonstrators joining forces to express growing anger over economic conditions and French President Emmanuel Macron's handling of the crisis."}