Serious riots and clashes broke out at rallies in Paris and violence was reported in the cities of Lille, Nante and Rennes where 25 people were arrested, local media reported.
Serious riots and clashes broke out at rallies in Paris and other cities on Sunday following the second round of the French parliamentary elections which saw the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) pull of a surprise win, according to initial projections.
In Paris, thousands of people gathered on the Place de la République in the centre of the capital to celebrate the victory of the left-wing alliance in the snap election.
