Man dies after French police officer throws him on the ground

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Video has emerged of a French police officer violently throwing a 29-year-old homeless man to the ground.

Key facts

  • Video has emerged of a French police officer violently throwing a 29-year-old homeless man to the ground.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:21:55 UTC.

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