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Police assault and misconduct allegations in Belfort
Overview
During protests near Lycée Courbet in Belfort, a police commander was violently assaulted by several individuals. The officer was reportedly knocked to the ground and struck in the head with fists and feet. Two minors were taken into custody following the incident.
The situation has resulted in dual investigations. One inquiry focuses on aggravated violence against a public official. A second investigation into ‘attempted murder’ was opened after a 17-year-old Bulgarian national filed a complaint, alleging that an officer held his head underwater in the Savoureuse river during the arrest.
The Inspection Générale de la Police Nationale (IGPN) has been called in to investigate the allegation of misconduct to ensure an impartial inquiry. While online videos show the teenager in the water, they do not definitively confirm if his head was submerged. The prosecutor of Belfort has dismissed claims of a drowning attempt, noting that the riverbed is extremely shallow, with the deepest point being only 19 centimeters, or ‘less than an A4 sheet’ in depth.
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[CRIME] 6 sourcesBelfort: IGPN to investigate attempted murder allegation involving high school student
French authorities have opened an IGPN investigation into an attempted murder allegation involving a 17-year-old student and a police officer during an arrest in Belfort.
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[CRIME] 4 sourcesBelfort police commander assaulted during school protests
A police commander in Belfort was assaulted by youths during protests. While suspects face violence charges, one minor has filed a counter-complaint for attempted murder, which prosecutors have dismissed.
Sources
actu.fr · actu17.fr · bienpublic.com · estrepublicain.fr · Lalsace.fr · lejdd.fr · lejsl.com · letribunaldunet.fr · macommune.info