French prosecutors open attempted murder probe after protest attack

Paris prosecutors opened an attempted murder investigation on Sunday after a Molotov cocktail was thrown at security forces during a demonstration in Paris, DW reported. Explosive projectiles targeted approximately 15 gendarmes and police officers. The incident occurred at Porte de Charenton, where the demonstration ended on Saturday. [1]

DW reported that authorities have made no arrests in connection with the attack. Investigators are continuing to establish the total number and severity of injuries caused during the incident. [1]

Across the country, France recorded 779 arrests during nationwide protests and Halloween night, according to DW. Officials noted that the total number of arrests was lower than on previous weekends. [1]

France is a sovereign state in Western Europe with its capital in Paris, which serves as a major hub for diplomacy and culture. As of January 2025, the population of the country reached 68.6 million people. [3]