More than 400 people, most of them minors, were detained as student protests spread across France on Tuesday. The demonstrations began in the Paris region and reflect concerns about overcrowded classes and teacher shortages; at least 400 schools were affected.

Officials reported injuries to at least 10 teachers, several students and 48 law enforcement officers. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said 440 people had been detained, though the total was not final; reports described protesters throwing objects and police using batons and tear gas. The protests coincided with nationwide union walkouts over pay and working conditions, which drew at least 200,000 participants and mostly passed peacefully.