France opens ‘attempted murder’ probe into petrol bomb attacks on police
Also reported by Guardian World
Summary
French prosecutors opened an attempted-murder investigation after petrol bombs were thrown at police and gendarmes during protests in Paris. More than 770 people were arrested across France, and authorities reported 159 law-enforcement members injured during protests and Halloween celebrations.Key Facts
- The investigation concerns attempted murder of people holding public authority.
- Prosecutors said explosive devices were thrown at about 15 gendarmes and police officers.
- Video showed an incendiary device engulfing a security officer’s lower body in flames.
- The officer received minor injuries, and his protective leg and shin gear melted.
- The gendarmerie said 13 members of the officer’s unit were injured.
- No suspects had been arrested in connection with the firebomb incident at the time of the report.
- The protests were held against rising living costs and deteriorating public services.
- Interior Minister Laurent Nunez described the violence by some protesters as extraordinary.
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