Gay marriage France: Protesters clash with police in Paris

Beberapa ratus polis rusuhan telah bertempur dengan penunjuk perasaan semasa demonstrasi atas undang-undang perkahwinan gay di Perancis. Perundangan membersihkan halangan jalanan untuk kesatuan jantina yang sama diluluskan terakhir awal bulan ini. Perkahwinan gay pertama ialah kerana berlaku di selatan Perancis minggu depan.

Saksi berkata, banyak tangkapan dibuat dan sejumlah besar gas pemedih mata telah dilepaskan ke arah penunjuk perasaan.

Pada kemuncaknya adalah dianggarkan 150,000 orang telah mengambil bahagian dalam demonstrasi itu. Laporan oleh Rob Gillett.

Several hundred riot police have clashed with protesters during a demonstration over gay marriage legislation in France. Legislation clearing the way for same-sex unions passed its final hurdle earlier this month. The first gay marriage is due to take place in southern France next week.

Eyewitnesses said numerous arrests were made and large amounts of teargas were fired at the protestors.

At its peak it is estimated 150,000 people took part in the demonstration. Report by Rob Gillett.