# ‘I am still traumatised’: French police accused of brutalising minors

https://mins.news/en/item/109105

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-21 07:55 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/21/i-am-still-traumatised-french-police-accused-of-brutalising-minors?traffic_source=rss

> French police face allegations of excessive force against student protesters, leaving several minors injured. The protests began in mid-September; authorities say force must remain proportionate, while the police watchdog has opened 36 inquiries into alleged misconduct.

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