1,200 cars burned down in France on New Year's Eve, 505 arrested

As per France's Ministry of Internal Affairs statement, 505 people were arrested, and 403 were taken into custody in relation to cases of violence or vandalism on New Year's eve. It added that a total of 1,173 vehicles were burned as compared to 984 last year. Over 90,000 police officers were reportedly deployed to maintain order, according to media reports.