Violence erupted on the streets of France after Marine Le Pen's hopes of forming the first hard-right government since the end of World War 2 were dashed by a left-wing coalition.

       Following the results of the second round in the French election, footage shows protesters wearing masks and hoods running through the streets, hurling flares after 30,000 riot police were deployed across France amid rising tensions. Riot police were shown clashing with large groups in La Place de la Republique.

       French President Emmanuel Macron, who called the snap election, is yet to comment but his Prime Minister, the youthful Gabriel Attal, has pledged to resign.

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