# Attempted murder probe launched after petrol bomb thrown at French riot police

An attempted murder investigation has been opened after a petrol bomb was thrown at French riot police, according to The Guardian. The incident highlights the risks faced by officers during unrest and could intensify scrutiny of protest policing in France.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/nov/01/petrol-bomb-thrown-at-french-riot-police) — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:24:38 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/1/france-opens-attempted-murder-probe-into-molotov-attacks-on-police?traffic_source=rss) — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:58:23 +0000
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwvg05z184j0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:15:30 GMT