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France launches attempted‑murder probe over petrol‑bomb attacks

First reported Nov 1, 11:24 AM ET · Latest Nov 1, 1:58 PM ET · Explainer updated Nov 1, 3:01 PM ET

Why it was in the Relay Update: Reported independently by 2 newsrooms, 5 hours old when it aired, picked for the Top Stories desk.

Where things stand

France has opened an investigation into the alleged attempted murder of police officers after petrol bombs were thrown at riot police during recent protests, Al Jazeera and The Guardian report.

What to watch

No date for further developments has been reported.

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Facts

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Timeline

What changed: The probe was announced on Saturday following incidents that injured several security officers.

Every report, newest first

  1. France opens ‘attempted murder’ probe into petrol bomb attacks on police — Al Jazeera

    No arrests made after several security officers were reportedly injured during incidents at Saturday's protests.

  2. Attempted murder probe after petrol bomb thrown at French riot police — The Guardian

    Youth-led protests end with street violence in cities across France, Germany, Switzerland, Portugal and Albania French officials have opened an investigation into the attempted murder of a police officer and Germany’s interior minister has called for harsh…

Questions

  • Authorities have not identified the individuals responsible for the attacks, nor detailed the evidence that will support murder‑related charges. Open

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More: background

Youth‑led demonstrations spread across France, Germany, Switzerland, Portugal and Albania, with some turning violent. In several cities, protesters threw petrol bombs, used paving stones and clashed with police who responded with batons and, in Portugal, police dogs.

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