French protests: Violence erupts in Paris as police clash with protestors at Place de la Concorde

Protestors gathered near the National Assembly building in Paris where they faced a line of riot police.

Images of tear gas being used by police to deal with the crowds were broadcast by Reuters TV.

This follows two motions of no confidence that were tabled against the French president.

Many are angry at Macron's decision to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 without a vote.