Paris riots escalate over death of young activist

A demonstrator dressed as an angel faces French riot police officers during a rally in Marseille, October 31, 2014.

John Lichfield

Hard-left and anarchist demonstrators clashed with French riot police for a second day in protest at the death of a young green activist who was struck by a police stun grenade last weekend.

In running battles during an unauthorised demonstration in eastern Paris yesterday afternoon and last night, 66 young protesters were arrested for attacking police and possession of offensive weapons.