Yellow Vest fury explodes in Paris as anti-Macron activists clash with police

'Millions for Notre-Dame, what about for us?': Yellow Vest fury explodes in Paris as anti-Macron activists clash with police and start fires after nearly £1bn is pledged to rebuild world-famous cathedral in ruins Dozens of hooded demonstrators threw rocks at police and some set fire to motor-cycles in the centre of Paris Police responded by firing tear gas and stun grenades. Some officers also marched toward demonstrators  As of 1 pm, 110 people had been arrested and placed in custody, the Paris prosecutor's office said 

By Leigh Mcmanus For Mailonline

Published: 15:49 BST, 20 April 2019 | Updated: 15:50 BST, 20 April 2019

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Clashes broke out between dozens of demonstrators and police in Paris on the 23rd Saturday of yellow-vest protests after authorities warned that rioters could return to the French capital to spark a new wave of violence.

Dozens of black-hooded demonstrators threw rocks at police and some set fire to motor-cycles in the centre of French capital, according to Reuters TV footage. Trash cans and a several scooters were also set ablaze.

Police responded by firing tear gas and stun grenades. Some officers also marched toward demonstrators to control the crowd and funnel it to Paris' Place de la Republique, where they were authorised to demonstrate.

A protester lies on the ground during clashes with police today in Paris, as thousands of

A protester lies on the ground during clashes with police today in Paris, as thousands of 'Yellow Vest' (Gilets Jaunes) protesters took to the streets a 23rd week of anti-government marches.

As of 1 pm, 110 people had been arrested and placed in custody, the Paris prosecutor's office said. A man stands in a ruined city street

As of 1 pm, 110 people had been arrested and placed in custody, the Paris prosecutor's office said. A man stands in a ruined city street

Protesters from the 'Gilets Jaunes' movement march through Paris's streets during the 'Act XXIII' demonstration

Protesters from the 'Gilets Jaunes' movement march through Paris's streets during the 'Act XXIII' demonstration

As of 1 pm, 110 people had been arrested and placed in custody, the Paris prosecutor's office said.

Several demonstrators clearly alluded to the catastrophic fire at Notre-Dame cathedral on Monday, which prompted an outpouring of national sorrow and a rush by rich families and corporations to pledge around 1 billion euros for its reconstruction.

'Millions for Notre-Dame, what about for us, the poor?' read a sign worn by a demonstrator. 'Everything for Notre-Dame, nothing for the

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