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Protesters flood Paris streets in march against police brutality
The alleged rape of a black young man identified as Theo by the police has sparked protests on the streets of Paris with cops reportedly using tear gas against some demonstrators.
Protesters chanted ‘no justice, no peace’ under the banner, “march for justice and dignity “, as thousands in Paris rallied against police brutality on Sunday.
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Other demonstrators led with banners with inscriptions such as “police everywhere, justice nowhere” to call for an end to what they say is the use of excessive police force, especially against blacks and other minority groups.
Recall that 22-year-old Theo, was allegedly raped with a police baton when officers stopped him in the northern Paris suburb Aulnay-sous-Bois and he was hospitalised for two weeks.
One officer has been charged with rape, while three others have been accused of aggravated assault. A lawyer for the officer charged with rape said that any injury inflicted was done accidentally. All have denied any intentional wrongdoing.
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