French navy investigates claims that off-duty marines beat up suspected rioters

Local papers reported so-called anti-rioters' wore hoods and masks to apprehend suspected troublemakers during unrest

The French navy is investigating claims that masked, off-duty marines tackled rioters in the western city of Lorient, home to a major military base, during national unrest last week.

Local newspaper Le Telegramme published pictures of groups of so-called anti-rioters" who wore hoods and masks as they apprehended and beat up suspected troublemakers in the city on Friday night.