A 15-year-old teenager accused of taking part in an attack on a police officer during a student protest in Paris on October 1st is set to appear before a juvenile court on February 23rd, according to the Paris prosecutor's office, as reported by BFMTV on Friday, October 9th. The teenager is being charged with "violence against a national police officer resulting in incapacity not exceeding eight days, aggravated by at least two circumstances: participating in a group and during a public demonstration," the prosecutor's office said. Video footage of the incident, which shows the officer being kicked to the ground, has circulated on social media. The teenager was placed in custody on Monday as part of an ongoing investigation handled by the Territorial Security Division. Authorities are still trying to identify and arrest other suspects involved in the attack. The teenager was reportedly involved in the incident in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. The prosecutor had requested that the teenager be placed under judicial supervision with specific conditions, including a ban on participating in public demonstrations, an obligation to attend school, and a restriction on being in public between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. However, the juvenile judge decided on a "provisional educational judicial measure" that includes a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. The prosecutor has indicated that an appeal was filed regarding this decision. The incident took place during a student protest, which is a common form of public demonstration in France, often related to education policies or other social issues. Such protests can sometimes lead to confrontations with law enforcement, and in recent years, tensions between students and police have occasionally escalated into violence. The teenager’s case highlights the legal processes in place for minors involved in such incidents, which typically focus on educational measures and behavioral restrictions rather than incarceration. The Territorial Security Division is responsible for investigating crimes that occur in public spaces, including those involving law enforcement. The division continues to work on identifying other individuals who may have been involved in the attack. While the teenager is now under a curfew and other restrictions, the case remains under review, and further legal actions could be taken depending on the outcome of the court proceedings and any additional evidence that comes to light.