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Riots have broken out across suburbs of Paris following tense stand-offs between locals and police. In a fourth night of unrest, fireworks were aimed at riot police and rubbish bins were set alight. French President Macron says the situation is being monitored but has described the unrest as "still low intensity".

The heavy police presence on the streets to enforce lockdown measures has inflamed long-standing tensions between locals and the authorities. The unrest began on Saturday when a police officer was accused of deliberately injuring a local motorcyclist. Authorities are concerned the situation could escalate. Euronews International Correspondent Anelise Borges noted the coronavirus lockdown was exacerbating tensions. READ MORE: Macron under pressure as protesters 'totally' reject his reforms

Macron chaos: Riots erupt on streets of Paris on fourth night of brutal unrest in France

In a fourth night of unrest, fireworks were aimed at riot police and rubbish bins were set alight.

She told viewers: "It is a serious situation. "French President Emmanuel Macron is said to be monitoring things himself. "I spoke to a local elected official a few moments ago. "He told me he got a few calls from the Élysée Palace to check on how authorities here in the suburbs are coping."

French President Emmanuel Macron is said to be monitoring things himself.

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