Rioters chase and kick policewoman during violent French student protests
Student protests against education conditions in France have escalated into violent riots, with footage showing a policewoman being chased, tripped and kicked by rioters in Paris. The incident, captured on video and shared online, has drawn condemnation from political figures and raised concerns about public safety and the treatment of law enforcement.
Demonstrations began last Monday with demands for teacher replacements, increased educational resources and school renovations. On Thursday alone, 1,949 people were arrested—mostly aged 15–18—whilst at least 305 police officers and armed forces members were injured. Violence has been reported across France, particularly in Paris and Marseille, where teachers were assaulted at one school.
- Student protests over education conditions turned violent
- A policewoman was attacked by rioters in widely shared footage
- 1,949 arrests made Thursday; 305 officers injured
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French students have taken to the streets with demands to improve their education system. The protests, which began last Monday, centre on securing more teachers, increased funding for school resources and money for building renovations.
What started as demonstrations have escalated into violent riots across France, particularly in Paris and Marseille. In a single day this week, nearly 2,000 people were arrested—mostly teenagers—whilst police and armed forces personnel suffered hundreds of injuries.
The violence has raised concerns about public safety and the treatment of law enforcement, with teachers among those targeted. These developments have prompted responses from political figures across the country.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Policewoman is chased down the street, kicked to the ground and beaten by mob as riots rock France”.