An administrative investigation has been launched by the Inspection générale de la police nationale (IGPN), France's national police oversight body, into allegations of police violence against an educator in Laval, Mayenne. The probe follows incidents that occurred during the night of September 12 to 13, when the educator claims he was struck multiple times with batons by CRS officers—specialized riot police—deployed in the Saint-Nicolas neighborhood, which had been affected by urban violence. According to statements given to ICI Mayenne, a local news outlet, the police approached the educator while he was speaking with a group of young people. The educator described being struck by several CRS officers, including a hit to the thigh and arm with a tonfa, a baton-like weapon used by French riot police, as well as blows to the shoulder and head. According to a hospital report obtained by ICI Mayenne, the man suffered multiple bruises, seven staples on his skull, and was advised to take two days of complete work stoppage and six days of sick leave. The Rennes branch of the IGPN is handling the administrative pre-disciplinary investigation, as mandated by the national police. The aim is to determine what occurred during the incident, particularly since the officers involved are required to wear body cameras that record their actions during interventions. In addition to the administrative investigation, a judicial inquiry was initiated last week by the Laval prosecutor’s office, looking into potential "violence by a person entrusted with public authority," following the educator’s complaint. This legal investigation is separate from the administrative one and could lead to criminal charges if sufficient evidence is found. Meanwhile, the Laval police station has also filed a complaint against the educator, accusing him of "rebellion and refusal to submit," suggesting that the police believe he did not comply with their orders during the incident. The case highlights the ongoing tensions between law enforcement and civilians in France, particularly during periods of urban unrest. The dual investigations—administrative and judicial—underscore the seriousness of the allegations and the need for transparency in police conduct. As the situation unfolds, the outcome of these inquiries may have broader implications for public trust in the police and the handling of similar incidents in the future.