Young man claims CRS attack

Ahmed, a 19-year-old, told the online media Les Répliques that he was attacked by a CRS officer during a demonstration at the Place de la Bastille on October 8th.

Video shows alleged assault

A video reportedly shows an officer striking a young man between the buttocks with the tip of his baton, which Ahmed claims was him.

CRS officers and protests

CRS, or Compagnies Républicaines de Sécurité, are elite riot police in France, often deployed during large demonstrations to maintain order.

Public reaction and investigation

The incident has sparked public debate and calls for an investigation into the conduct of the CRS during the demonstration.