Paris Maintains Heavy Security and Metal Barriers Amid Fears of Further Unrest

A heavy security presence remained in Paris following protests across France the previous day that were accompanied by violence and arrests.

Amr El-Moneiry, reporting from the French capital, said security forces were still deployed in large numbers in the city.

Metal barriers were also in place as part of precautions against possible further rioting.

The heightened security posture followed a day of unrest. The report did not specify how many people had been detained or provide details on the violence.