Thousands of healthcare workers took to the streets across France on Tuesday (June 16) to demand better pay and more beds in hospitals.

Footage filmed in Paris shows police officers dragging their wounded colleague away as the group is targeted with projectiles.

The protest in Paris was largely peaceful but later turned violent due to the actions of a violent anarchist group, police said.

Nationwide demonstrations in France demanding better pay and resources for health workers have been marred by violence in the capital, Paris.
Police fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of masked protesters who threw stones and other projectiles and overturned a car.
Officials said 19 officers were injured and more than 30 arrests were made.
Across France, hospital staff have been demanding government action on pay, recruitment and more beds in hospitals.
About 18,000 people attended demonstrations in Paris on Tuesday. The protest was largely peaceful throughout the day, but was later marred by the actions of a group of up to 300 people. Filmed by Perreard.