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09.02.2017
Riots in Paris after following alleged baton rape by policeman
Protesters came out in support of a victim of alleged police brutality, which included being raped with a baton. Some protesters turned violent, which lead to several arrests.
Protests have taken place across Paris and surrounding towns after police were accused of brutality, including sodomizing the young black victim with a baton, according to the victim's attorney.
One of the officers was charged Sunday with the rape, while four officers were suspended after they were accused of involvement in the incident last Thursday at a housing estate in Aulnay-sous-Bois, north of the capital. The victim's attorney stated police used tear gas and "one of them used an expandable baton" in an arrest "after hearing calls characteristic of lookouts at drug dealing sites."
The victim, only known by his first name - Theo - is being treated in hospital after suffering injuries to his anus, head and face. He was declared unfit to work for 60 days.
French President Francois Hollande met Theo at his bed side on Tuesday. Theo, as well as French Prime Minister Bernard Cazeneuve, have called for calm following the incident.
09.02.2017
Riots in Paris after following alleged baton rape by policeman
Protesters came out in support of a victim of alleged police brutality, which included being raped with a baton. Some protesters turned violent, which lead to several arrests.
Protests have taken place across Paris and surrounding towns after police were accused of brutality, including sodomizing the young black victim with a baton, according to the victim's attorney.
One of the officers was charged Sunday with the rape, while four officers were suspended after they were accused of involvement in the incident last Thursday at a housing estate in Aulnay-sous-Bois, north of the capital. The victim's attorney stated police used tear gas and "one of them used an expandable baton" in an arrest "after hearing calls characteristic of lookouts at drug dealing sites."
The victim, only known by his first name - Theo - is being treated in hospital after suffering injuries to his anus, head and face. He was declared unfit to work for 60 days.
French President Francois Hollande met Theo at his bed side on Tuesday. Theo, as well as French Prime Minister Bernard Cazeneuve, have called for calm following the incident.
