French police stage protest in Paris against attacks on officers
by Kim Willsher in Paris from World news | The Guardian on (#5J0E0)
Interior minister Gerard Darmanin sparks controversy by announcing he will attend to show his support
Thousands of police officers have gathered outside the French parliament on Wednesday in protest at attacks on colleagues and growing fears for their own safety.
The officers, who have been criticised for their own aggressive actions during demonstrations, are demanding tougher sentences for people convicted of targeting police, following the killing of several officers in recent months.
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