French authorities detained around 40 people after smoke bombs and fireworks were set off in central Paris, according to French media reports on Saturday. The group was reportedly present at the famous Trocadéro Square near the Eiffel Tower in the French capital. BFMTV television station reported that police intervened after surveillance cameras captured the fireworks display. The station also stated that the police have opened an investigation into the incident. It was reported that no one was injured in the incident.
Detentions in Paris after fireworks launch
French authorities detained around 40 people following an incident with smoke bombs and fireworks at Trocadéro Square in Paris. Police are investigating.