French police use tear gas and water cannons at May Day protest in Nantes

Police in the French city of Nantes deployed tear gas and water cannons during May Day demonstrations after violence erupted, according to Report citing French media.

The regional prefecture of Pays de la Loire stated on social media that protesters damaged the prefecture building and hurled objects and firecrackers at law enforcement. In response, police took action using crowd control measures and made several arrests.

Earlier reports anticipated up to 150,000 participants in May Day rallies across France.