Tear Gas Deployed in Justice Pour Theo Protest in Bobigny
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Tear gas was deployed during protests against police brutality in the Paris suburbs of Bobigny on Saturday, February 11.Al Jazeera reported the police fired tear gas at demonstrators who threw objects at officers and set cars and rubbish bins on fire. Looting and vandalism were also reported.
A police officer was suspended and placed under formal investigation for the suspected rape and excessive force during the arrest of Theo in Aulnay-sous-Bois on February 2. The incident sparked weeks of protests. Credit: mica hunc via Storyful