More than 1,000 law enforcement officers and firefighters have been injured in demonstrations and riots across France, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin told local media on Sunday.
In an interview with France’s Journal du Dimanche, Darmanin said since March 16, “1093 police officers, gendarmes and firefighters have been injured.” He added that there have also been “2,579 arson attacks and 316 attacks on public buildings.”
He did not reveal how many protesters have been injured but told the weekly newspaper that 36 officers were being probed on charges of excessive use of force.
You have to give it to the French though. They sure know how to protest.
This is Le Havre, France. pic.twitter.com/Nol3wlYhsC
— Hassan Mafi (@thatdayin1992) March 23, 2023
