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Attempted murder probe after petrol bomb thrown at French riot police
French authorities have opened an attempted murder investigation after a petrol bomb was thrown at riot police officers. The attack comes amid ongoing tensions in France, and no injuries or arrests have been confirmed in initial reports. Police and prosecutors are working to identify those responsible while officials warn that violence against officers will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Why now: Violent attacks on police in France draw immediate public and media attention given ongoing concerns about civil unrest.
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