Parisians buy self-defence sprays amid ongoing social unrest

Parisians are arming themselves with pepper spray and tear gas as severe social unrest continues.

Residents in the French capital are purchasing tear gas and pepper spray to protect themselves and their property during weekend demonstrations. The purchases come as France experiences some of its worst social unrest in years.

• The reasonResidents cite a need for personal and property protection as protests are set to persist through the weekend.
• The backgroundFrance has recently faced severe social unrest surpassing levels seen in recent years.