French police actions during a cost-of-living protest in Besançon are under investigation after an incident involving a masked man and violent force.
Investigation into police actions in Besançon
An administrative investigation has been launched into the behavior of French police during a demonstration against the high cost of living in Besançon, as announced by the prefecture of the Doubs.Assignment of the investigation
The investigation, which began on October 19, has been given to the "ethics cell" of the Interdepartmental National Police Directorate of the Doubs, according to Prosecutor of the Republic Cédric Logelin on Thursday.Demonstration turns violent
The incident took place in the late afternoon when the demonstration escalated into looting and violence, a scenario also seen in other major French cities.Young man's encounter with police
A masked young man wearing white gloves was seen trying to stop a motorcyclist by raising both arms in the air. He was then tackled to the ground by a police officer, who hit him five times with a baton.Intervention by a second officer
A second officer intervened, restrained the first officer, and eventually freed the young man.
