Clashes in Paris as Protests against Police Brutality Continue

The protesters once again gathered to express their support for a young black man known as Theo L., who was allegedly raped by police officers on February 2. This incident has already sparked a series of violent protests in Paris and its surrounding suburbs.

The demonstration is taking place at the Barbes Boulevard in the northern part of the city. It has already been marked by violence as police used tear gas to stop the crowd which tried to break through police cordons.

The protesters began smashing windows of nearby buildings and forced police to intervene. Demonstrators also hurled projectiles at police officers and set fire to trash cans.

One of the police officers was charged with rape and three others with aggravated assault. The case is currently under investigation, RT reported.