France opens 'attempted murder' probe over petrol bomb attacks on security forces

Paris police have launched an investigation into attempted murder after petrol bombs were thrown at security forces during protests in Paris, according to the Paris police prefecture. The attacks occurred during a series of protests against rising living costs, with hundreds of thousands of people protesting in Paris and other cities.

Footage showed a police officer engulfed in flames, sparking outrage across the country. The Paris prosecutors office is analyzing videos and photos posted on social media to identify suspects. Three individuals dressed in black, similar to Black Block protesters, have been singled out as suspects. So far, no arrests have been made.

The officer, who sustained minor injuries, said that the protective gear on his uniform melted, and the flammable liquid spread across his skin. The violence during the protests was described as "extraordinary" by Interior Minister Laurent Nunez.