New Delhi, Oct. 24 -- Officers have appeared outnumbered and overwhelmed during last weekend's protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. Authorities have announced police reinforcements ahead of further protests expected on Saturday, amid fears of renewed violence.

A 17-year-old girl lost an eye while participating in a protest in Mulhouse last Saturday, while a 17-year-old boy lost a hand in Saint-Etienne. Other teenagers have suffered disabling injuries during weeks of high school blockades and street demonstrations.

Here's a look at French police tactics and riot-control weapons.

Police equipped with multiple riot-control weapons

French police forces are equipped with batons, tear gas, sound grenades and ...