Video investigation October 24 protests: How did police respond to the far right?

On October 24, far-right groups clashed with protesters in at least ten French cities during demonstrations about the cost of living and high school issues. In Montpellier, men attacked protesters while police restrained the victims, allowing the assailants to escape. Similar violence was reported in other locations, prompting Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez to criticize police coordination. Judicial investigations into the assaults have been initiated.

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