French officials launched an investigation after a petrol bomb injured a police officer during protests in Paris.
French prosecutors started an attempted murder case following a violent attack. Someone threw a petrol bomb at police during recent protests. One officer suffered burns on his ankle during the clash in Paris.
Also, the injured officer described the weapon as a very advanced device. He told a newspaper that the liquid burned more intensely than standard explosives. He believes the attackers intentionally targeted representatives of the state.
Meanwhile, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez condemned the act as a clear murder attempt. He confirmed that authorities are actively searching for the people responsible. No arrests have occurred yet for this specific incident.
Next, police deployed thousands of officers across France over the weekend. They used tear gas to control crowds in several cities. Authorities reported more than 770 arrests during these events.
However, the protests remained largely peaceful for the majority of participants. Hundreds of thousands of people joined the demonstrations on Saturday. They demand better public services and lower living costs.
After that, the injured officer explained that his unit faced hundreds of hostile people. Fourteen other officers also sustained various injuries during the chaos. Some were hit by heavy paving stones thrown by the crowd.
Still, protest organizers known as the Yellow Vests claim police caused many injuries. They state that authorities used dangerous grenades against demonstrators. A previous incident even resulted in a teenager losing a hand.
Finally, similar youth-led protests occurred in Germany and Italy this weekend. People across Europe concerns about the rising cost of living. These groups continue to push for significant changes in public policy.