Paris riots in pictures
Protesters took to the streets of Paris on Monday night after police were accused of beating and sodomizing a young black man. A number of arrests were made after some protesters became violent.
Taking precautions
French gendarmes take up positions in nothern Parisian suburb, Aulnay-sous-Bois, in an attempt to minimize violent clashes.
Show of support
Protesters display signs reading "Justice for Theo" on Monday before violence broke out later that night.
Heavy police presence
French police officers stand by the entrance of the Menilmontant metro station as protests continue into Monday evening.
Making themselves heard
An unidentified man demontrates his support in front of French police for a young black man who was allegedly assaulted by officers while in custody.
Trying to keep the peace
A French police officer guards an entry point to the Menilmontant metro station as protests continue into Monday night.
Police violeur
A woman raises an accusatory sign during Monday night's protests against police violence.
Addressing the crowd
A member of French activist group 'Nuit Debout' (Up all night) known only as Rico speaks to protesters on Monday night after accusations of police violence. The social movement began in March 2016 and has been compared to the Occupy movement in the United States.
Justice for Théo
A woman holds a sign reading "Justice Pour Théo" (Justice for Théo) during Monday night's protests in Paris.
Bedside meeting
French President Francois Hollande (R) meets with youth worker Théo as he recovers from major surgery after his arrest by police. Hollande has continued to call for calm following the incident.
Charred remains
Daybreak reveals the remains of a car torched by protesters on Monday night in the northern suburb of Aulnay-sous-Bois.