Eiffel Tower to close Saturday amid 'yellow vest' protests

The Eiffel Tower in Paris is to close tomorrow amid fears of further street violence from "yellow vest" anti-government protests. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has announced that across France, 89,000 police officers will be on duty and armoured vehicles will be deployed in the capital. 

Police have urged shops and



restaurants on Paris's Champs-Elysees to shut and some museums will also be closed. Paris saw some of the worst rioting in decades last Saturday. 

The government has said it is scrapping unpopular fuel tax increases in its budget - the original trigger for the protests.