Riots occur after France National Assembly elections, police use tear gas and stun grenades

Riots broke out in capital Paris and some other cities after the announcement of the preliminary results of the National Assembly elections in France, reports Le Figaro.

In particular, the clashes with the police started in Paris’ Place de la Republique, where the leftist New Popular Front (NFP) coalition’s rally was taking place.

A group of leftists attacked the police with firecrackers and stones, and in response the police used tear gas and stun grenades.

At least one arrestee is known. Also, the shutters of several shops and banks were broken.

Clashes with the police took place in Nantes also. It is known that three people were arrested there, and one police officer sustained burns.

In addition, there is a tense situation in Lyon, where supporters of the far right National Rally (RN) party move in organized groups on the streets.

The second round of elections to the National Assembly—the lower house of the French parliament—were conducted on Sunday. According to exit polls, Marine Le Pen's RN party, which is known for its pro-Russian views and statements, has been defeated, it is in third place and can expect only 120-150 seats in the National Assembly.

The leftist NFP coalition has won the election, and President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist Ensemble (Together) alliance came in second.