France opens attempted murder probe after Molotov cocktail attack on police
Prosecutors launched an investigation after firebombs injured officers during the third weekend of anti-inflation protests in Paris.
What to know
- Paris prosecutors opened an attempted murder investigation after Molotov cocktails were thrown at police during October 31 anti-inflation protests, with images showing a firebomb detonating at an officer's feet and causing second-degree burns.
- The attack occurred during the third consecutive weekend of nationwide demonstrations against soaring living costs, with 779 arrests reported on Halloween night.
- Interior Minister Laurent Nunez characterized the violence as 'extraordinary,' and student groups have called for further blockades scheduled for November 3 and 5.
“Interior Minister Laurent Nunez on Saturday decried an 'extraordinary' level of violence from some rioters.”
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How it unfolded 3 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump articles
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Student groups call for blockades on November 3 and 5 — Following the escalation of violence during October 31 protests, student groups organized further demonstrations with planned blockades scheduled for November 3 and 5.
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National arrest tally shows 779 detained during Halloween protests
France reported 779 arrests during nationwide protests and Halloween night, described as fewer arrests than on previous weekends of demonstrations.
“A French officer described 'skin that stings' after being set alight by a molotov cocktail during another weekend of protests in Paris.”
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look, twenty years ago when i was in a high school and started going to protest they were already telling us: "we only have violence left, the peaceful way of protest is not heard". all the things you listed is just the response to that rethoric twenty years later down the line. escalation to more violence. people don't listen to each other and…
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The protests have been hijacked by looters and rioters. Destroying everything in their path and looting every store except the book store These are scum and vermins and needs to be locked in jail before society breaks down and anarchy takes over. Your naive and one-sided condemnation of policemen and women is probably just spewed out to hurt…
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This is absolutely and utter bullshit. How can you lie like that ? People HATE the rioters, there were even cases of protesters fighting with rioters lol Why do you think the rn is so high ? The only data I could find on rioters says that 91% of people condemn rioters (elabe) You need to wake up and realize how much people hate you
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Prosecutors open attempted murder investigation into Molotov attack
Paris prosecutors initiated a formal investigation for 'attempted murder of persons vested with public authority' after the firebomb attack. No suspects had been arrested at the stage of announcement, with investigators working to identify those responsible.
“Explosive devices were thrown at around fifteen gendarmes as well as police officers.”
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Interior Minister denounces 'extraordinary' level of violence
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez condemned the severity of violence from rioters during the October 31 clashes.
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Incendiary device explodes at officer's feet in eastern Paris — Dramatic images captured a homemade firebomb exploding at the feet of a security officer, resulting in second-degree burns. An assessment of injuries was ongoing.
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Rioters throw Molotov cocktails at Paris police during anti-inflation protests — Hundreds of thousands staged a third weekend of protests against rising living costs. Clashes erupted across Paris and other French cities, with rioters throwing projectiles, fireworks, and Molotov cocktails at security forces, injuring several officers.
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2 outlets ‘Attempted murder’: Molotov cocktail hits Paris police officer as France protests turn violent
first by The Times of India, 7d ago · also Times of India
1 more headline
- ‘Attempted murder’: Molotov cocktail hits police officer as France protests escalate Times of India · 7d ago
and 3 smaller pieces
What people are saying 5 voices from 1 site · best of 8 · verbatim
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In the French sub the top comment was ACAB on a post with the video where the petrol bomb is thrown, last I checked at least. Yes there are also people condemning it but far too many celebrate
- Nov 2
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Yes, as a matter of facts I have a pretty good idea. Also, you just prove my point
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There has already been casualties. I mean deaths, if that's the only metric that matters to you. But let's not forget the broken jaws, torn apart hands, just extremeely violent and unjustified beatings on non-violent protesters, etc.
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If you choose to ignore that the police is the last shield of a failing, authoritarian leaning government, I don't care much about what you think. Do you have any idea what's going on here besides the big catchphrase on news articles?
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exactly. tell that to the media who have constantly minimized protestors (15 YEAR OLD KIDS) losing limbs. and someone fucking died