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French police demand greater protection after officer s killing

French police demand greater protection after officer s killing AFP 5 hrs ago © THOMAS COEX Police officers say they risk their lives daily Thousands of French police officers rallied in Paris on Wednesday demanding better protection and harsher punishment for attacks against them, two weeks after the killing of an officer sent shockwaves through the force. Police unions had called for the gathering after officer Eric Masson was shot dead earlier this month while investigating activity at a known drug-dealing site in the southern city of Avignon. The death of the 36-year-old father-of-two caused deep shock in Avignon a city better known for its summer theatre festival than for violent crime.

Breaking News | Breaking News French police stage protest in Paris against attacks on officers

Views: Visits 29 Thousands of police officers plan to join a rally in central Paris on Wednesday to demand harsher punishment for attacks against their own, two weeks after an officer was shot dead while investigating drug deals. According to Yahoonews, police unions called for the gathering to push for better protection and less tolerance towards violence against officers, a year ahead of a presidential election in which security issues will be a key topic. Police officer Eric Masson was shot dead earlier this month while investigating activity at a known drug-dealing site in the city of Avignon in southern France.

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