French police protest 'anti-cop hatred'

Police across France were to demonstrate yesterday against the "anti-cop hatred" they say they have endured during a wave of anti-government protests since early March.
Rallies are planned in around 60 towns and cities, with the Paris event to be held in the Place de la Republique, the venue of the youth-driven "Up All Night" movement that emerged from the protests against the Socialist government's labour reforms.
Some 350 members of the security forces have been injured during the protests against the labour reforms, including one who lost the use of an eye.