France investigates petrol-bomb attack on police during protests

Crime · First reported 1 Nov, 13:50 · Updated 14:28

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French prosecutors opened an attempted-murder investigation after a petrol bomb struck a gendarme during protests in Paris. Authorities said the officer suffered second-degree burns; investigators were seeking those responsible, with no suspects in custody.

Prosecutors opened an investigation into the attack on police during Saturday’s Paris protests.
A gendarme suffered second-degree burns; investigators were working to identify those responsible, and no suspects were in custody.
The protests also concerned education and living costs, and student groups said school blockades would resume from Monday.

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Key facts

Investigation: Paris prosecutors opened an attempted-murder investigation.
Injury: The gendarme struck by the petrol bomb suffered second-degree burns.
Protest estimate: Authorities estimated 320,000 protesters nationwide.
Police deployment: About 70,000 police and gendarmes were deployed nationwide.
Arrests: The interior ministry reported more than 770 arrests during the weekend protests.
Investigation status: Investigators were seeking those responsible; no suspects were in custody.