Riot police fire tear gas to disperse demonstrators during protests in Clermont-Ferrand, France

On October 24, 2026, in Clermont-Ferrand, France, @Cest__Carre shared a video showing a confrontation between riot police and protesters during a demonstration. In the video, a line of police officers wearing black protective armor, helmets, and shields stands across a city road, blocking access to the street. A thick plume of white tear gas rises from the pavement, spreading toward nearby trees and partially obscuring the surrounding buildings. According to reports, the first tear gas canisters were fired without warning near the buildings of the 92nd Infantry Regiment. The demonstration was part of a wider protest movement against rising living costs, inflation, and inadequate public services. Despite restrictions on gatherings in Clermont-Ferrand's city center, approximately 2,000 demonstrators reportedly took to the streets. Police deployed tear gas to disperse crowds gathered near restricted areas.