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Police and protestors were involved in violent clashes in the French capital on Tuesday after people gathered to protest against Emmanuel Macrons’ controversial economic reforms.

The country’s labour unions urged civil servants, hospital staff and other state employees to join nationwide street protests.

Shocking footage shows a papier-mache effigy head of Mr Macron in flames as it sits in a shopping trolley.

The furious protestors can be seen applauding the burning sculpture of the French President.