02:41French police pushed back demonstrators during a protest against the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron in Herault on Thursday.
Footage show scuffles between police, who used batons and riot shields, and protesters who attempted to force their way through. Tear gas is also seen being deployed.
Macron is on an official a tour of the northeast of the country. On Wednesday he visited several towns where he met workers, officials and the media.
Nationwide protests and union strikes took place all across the country after the Macron government pushed through reforms to raise the retirement age by two years.
France: Police push back protesters as Macron visits Herault
French police pushed back demonstrators during a protest against the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron in Herault on Thursday.
Footage show scuffles between police, who used batons and riot shields, and protesters who attempted to force their way through. Tear gas is also seen being deployed.
Macron is on an official a tour of the northeast of the country. On Wednesday he visited several towns where he met workers, officials and the media.
Nationwide protests and union strikes took place all across the country after the Macron government pushed through reforms to raise the retirement age by two years.
French police pushed back demonstrators during a protest against the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron in Herault on Thursday.
Footage show scuffles between police, who used batons and riot shields, and protesters who attempted to force their way through. Tear gas is also seen being deployed.
Macron is on an official a tour of the northeast of the country. On Wednesday he visited several towns where he met workers, officials and the media.
Nationwide protests and union strikes took place all across the country after the Macron government pushed through reforms to raise the retirement age by two years.