Man dies after French police officer throws him on the ground

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 14, 2026Country: France

Crime & Law

Man dies after French police officer throws him on the ground

A 29-year-old homeless man named Youssef E died 13 days after being violently thrown to the ground by a French police officer during a music festival. A video of the incident has emerged, leading to a judicial investigation for 'intentional violence' against the officer involved.

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