In these images, broadcast by TF1, on sees a policeman pointing his service weapon at the driver of a car, after a chase at the level of the Arc de Triomphe.
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The Paris police prefecture announced on Twitter that it “is expediting” an administrative investigation after the broadcast of a video shot on Saturday during a prohibited demonstration by the “freedom convoy” in Paris.
A video is currently circulating on social networks following a police intervention on the Champs-Élysées. The Prefect of Police orders an internal administrative investigation. pic.twitter.com/9ig68riaBs
— Prefecture of Police (@prefpolice) February 13, 2022
On these images broadcast in the 8 p.m. newspaper of TF1, we see a police officer pointing his service weapon at the driver of a car, after a chase at the level of the Arc de Triomphe.
The white car is decorated with a tricolor flag and its driver does not seem to want to stop, despite the orders of the police officers present in a police car with flashing lights on. The broadcast of this video has since been controversial on social networks. Contacted by franceinfo, the police headquarters confirms that the opening of this investigation does indeed concern this video.
A policeman pointed his gun at a motorist in the freedom convoy. #ChampsElysees #convoydelaliberte #PoliceViolence pic.twitter.com/GfAMQIj9Uw
— Anonymous Citizen (@AnonymousCitizen) February 12, 2022
In addition, the Paris police headquarters recalls that it is maintaining its vigilance to prevent blockages at the gates of Paris, with reinforced checks throughout the day.