Protests over Paris baton rape of black man turn violent

Protests over Paris baton rape of black man turn violent

Violent protests have erupted in the Paris suburb town of Bobigny. What started off as a demonstration against police violence attended by 2,000 people escalated when hundreds of youths started clashing with police. The protests started after four police officers were accused of raping a man with a baton during his arrest. A hospital examination showed 22-year-old Theo had wounds to his rectum, face and head. Feb 12, 2017