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France opens attempted murder probe after officer set alight at protest

French prosecutors have opened an attempted murder investigation after petrol bombs were thrown at police during unrest in Paris on Saturday. An image of an officer with his leg on fire sparked outrage; he suffered burns to his ankle and minor hand injuries. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez called it a murder attempt. Hundreds were arrested as youth-led protests continued for a third weekend.

France opens attempted murder probe after officer set alight at protest

This summary is based on reporting by BBC News.

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