57 people were detained during a protest in Marseille

In Marseille, police detained 57 people during a protest against labor law reform, reports . Agence France-Presse

According to city officials, about 5,000 people took part in the demonstration.

Security forces fired tear gas as demonstrators began throwing bottles and stones at police. One of the police officers was hospitalized with severe injuries as a result.

According to French Interior Minister Bernard Kazneuve, a total of 124 people were detained at protests in different cities of France, reports . Associated Press

In turn, the French trade union reports about 75,000 protesters.

In Paris, clashes between protesters and police took place near Place de la République.

Protests against the revision of labor laws in France occur regularly. Activists oppose changes to the law that could allow employers to increase the length of the working day and work week.