30 Jun 2023

Paris protests: 40,000 police and paramilitary mobilised

From Morning Report, 7:28 am on 30 June 2023
French riot police in Paris clash with protesters during a demonstration against the 'global security' draft law on 28 November.

Photo: AFP

In Paris, 40,000 police and paramilitary officers have been mobilised in anticipation of more riots and protests.

It comes after 150 people were arrested on Wednesdsay, the second night of widespread protests over the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy at a traffic stop by a police officer.

The accused officer has been charged with voluntary homicide and placed in custody.

Our France correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.