‘There are actually 1000’s of individuals’: On the scene of pupil protests in Lille

A big crowd with 1000’s of pupil protesters has gathered in Lille’s Place de la République, in northern France.

Demonstrations are persevering with throughout France on Tuesday towards what protesters describe as under-investment in excessive colleges.

The BBC’s Europe correspondent Nick Beake, reporting from Lille amid the crowds, can see a robust police presence close by however no indicators of hassle to this point.

Some protests over the previous week in France have turned violent, as protesters and authorities clashed.