Paris Police Bracing for More Violent Protests

Paris Police Bracing for More Violent Protests
Protesters wearing yellow vests take part in a demonstration by the "yellow vests" movement on the Champs Elysees below the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, Dec. 8, 2018. Reuters/Benoit Tessier
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PARIS—Anticipating a fifth straight weekend of violent protests, Paris’ police chief said Friday that armored vehicles and thousands of officers will be deployed again in the French capital this weekend.

Michel Delpuech told RTL radio that security services intend to deploy the same numbers and strength as last weekend, with about 8,000 officers and 14 armored vehicles again in Paris.