«Breaking News» France's Prime Minister sacks Paris police chief and bans Yellow Vest protests on Champs Elysees

The French government has banned Yellow Vest protests from Paris after the movement rioted and caused millions of pounds worth of damage.

In a high-risk move that may backfire, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said he wanted to avoid the scenes of chaos that saw high-shops, restaurants and other businesses looted and put to the torch last Saturday.

The Champs Elysee, the most famous avenue in France, was the worst hit, as police used tear gas, batons and water canon to try and restrain a crowd of around 10,000.

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said he wanted to avoid the scenes of chaos that saw high-shops, restaurants and other businesses looted and put to the torch last Saturday. He admitted that 'inappropriate orders' were handed out to Paris officers on Saturday [File photo]

In a TV address on Monday following crisis meetings, Mr Philippe said: 'From next Saturday, we will ban Yellow Vest protests in districts that have been the worst hit as soon as we see sign of the presence of radical groups and their intent to cause damage.'

Mr Philippe blamed 'about 1500 troublemakers' for 'looting, destroying property and causing injury', adding: 'These were criminal acts. The government's response must be strong.'

Mr Philippe also admitted that 'inappropriate orders' were handed out to Paris officers on Saturday, and that he was sacking police chief Michel Delpuech, and replacing him with Didier Lallement, from the South West.

French President Emmanuel Macron, above, had to cut short his skiing holiday at the weekend and vowed 'tough action' to stop the increasing scenes of disorder. He said: 'I demand that such scenes must not be repeated, especially on the Champs Elysee' [File photo]

Yellow Vests protesters clash with riot police on the Champs Elysees during the 'Act XVIII' demonstration in Paris, France,  on Saturday

Fines for taking part in a banned demo will also rise from the current equivalent of £35, said Mr Philippe.

President Emmanuel Macron cut short a skiing holiday at the weekend and vowed 'tough action' to stop the increasing scenes of disorder.

'Now that's the end,' he said. 'I demand that such scenes must not be repeated, especially on the Champs Elysee'.

In 2014, the then government of Francois Hollande banned a pro-Palestine rally in Paris, but it went ahead anyway and descended into a mass riot.

The Yellow Vests - who are named after their high visibility motoring jackets - began weekly protests across France four months ago, initially because of fuel tax rises.

The movement escalated into a broader revolt against the Paris establishment, calling for Mr Macron to resign.

French security forces used a 'last resort' chemical weapon against them for the first time on Saturday.

Video posted online allegedly shows the debilitating substance - a highly concentrated tear gas - coming out of French police's armed cars close to the Champs Elysees in Paris

Armed police cars move in on protesters during Saturday's violent demonstration in the French capital

French police later confirmed that a 'small amount' of the highly concentrated tear gas was released on Saturday

In a move showing the increasing desperation of Mr Macron's government, gendarmes confirmed that a 'small amount' of the gas was released close to the Arc de Triomphe.

Video posted online by the independent Taranis news outlet showed the debilitating substance coming out of gendarmerie armed cars.

Police have used a range of controversial weapons so far, from rounds of tear gas to so-called 'flash ball' rubber bullets that have caused scores of injuries.

Yellow vest protesters stand by as riot police and armed vehicles move in 

A fireman extinguishes a burned Longchamp shop set on fire during the protests 

Another shop window damaged during Saturday's violent protests on the Champs Elysees

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