Illegal Alien Under Deportation Order Wounds Two Paris Cops, Released
A foreign national under expulsion order robbed a woman in Paris and injured two officers during arrest but was released with a court summons, prompting the mayor to condemn the decision.
The incident occurred during the night of June 2nd to 3rd on Rue Hélène in Paris’s 17th arrondissement, according to Valeurs Actuelles. A woman was attacked by an individual on a motorized two-wheeler who tore off her gold necklace and a medallion. A police patrol, alerted by local residents, responded quickly and managed to locate the suspect.
During the attempted arrest, the situation escalated violently. Two officers were injured, one sustaining a likely foot fracture along with several days of incapacity for work. The suspect, identified as being subject to an obligation to leave French territory and already known to police services, was placed in custody before being released with a simple judicial summons.
Mayor Condemns Release Decision
Geoffroy Boulard, mayor of the 17th arrondissement, said he first learned of the incident through specialized media before confirming details with the local police station. He strongly condemned the violence against the officers and expressed particular shock at the suspect’s profile. The individual is someone who fundamentally should no longer be on French territory and is known to police services, the mayor stated.
Boulard recalled facing similar situations in his district, including an individual under expulsion order who threatened passersby on Avenue de Clichy last summer. He described the absurdity of the situation where authorities had to wait for an actual assault before being able to file a new complaint.
The suspect’s release provoked the strongest reaction from the mayor. He called it unacceptable, stating that officials no longer understand the logic behind such decisions. He believes that information provided by law enforcement no longer produces an adequate judicial response. Boulard pointed to increasing bureaucratization of procedures and overly lengthy sanction processes that feed a sense of impunity.
The mayor said there is a growing impression that what police report is no longer sufficient for the justice system. This confusion is shared by residents, he added, noting first there is shock at proven facts, then anxiety that the state no longer protects them.
Police Union Reports Daily Frustration
Law enforcement representatives expressed even sharper criticism. Loïc Dessertene, representing Alliance Police Nationale and member of the BR 75, stated that such incidents are no longer exceptional. He described violent robberies multiplying during both night and day throughout Parisian urban sectors, characterizing them as beyond frequent and part of daily reality.
The decision to release the suspect enraged police representatives. Dessertene highlighted the absurdity of summoning to court an individual under expulsion order with no guaranteed fixed address. Authorities are summoning someone obligated to leave French territory who can change residence at any moment and will not appear, he said. This gives the suspect a complete and total sense of impunity.
The police representative also warned of concrete consequences for officers in the field. As offenders perceive the absence of sanctions, arrests become more dangerous. Criminals feel emboldened to be more violent and attempt new tactics against police officers, he explained.
Morale Reaches Breaking Point
When asked about team morale, Dessertene rejected the word discouragement, instead describing disgust among officers. Police feel they are working for nothing and are not supported by either the justice system or the political class, he stated.
For Alliance, the response must be clear and immediate. Any police officer injured during an intervention should result in immediate detention of the suspect. The sanction must be strong and immediate, Dessertene emphasized, warning that otherwise the situation will only worsen.
At this stage, no official communication from the Paris prosecutor’s office has been made public concerning this case. The date of the suspect’s judicial summons has not been specified.
With information from Valeurs Actuelles
