Investigation launched in Paris

An investigation has been opened for "attempted homicide against persons entrusted with public authority" following the throwing of a Molotov cocktail at gendarmes in Paris during demonstrations on Saturday, October 31, according to the Paris prosecutor's office on Sunday, November 1.

Official response to attack

The Minister of the Interior, Laurent Nuñez, described the Molotov cocktail attack against a mobile gendarme in Paris as an "attempted murder," highlighting the seriousness of the incident.

Details of the attack

Spectacular images showed a homemade bomb exploding at the feet of a member of the security forces near Porte de Charenton (12th arrondissement), lightly injuring them. The attack occurred during ongoing demonstrations in the area.

More information available

More information regarding the incident and the investigation will be available on BFMTV.com, a French news website that provides updates on current events and political developments.