BAC police officer attacked in Tourcoing, suspect arrested

A police officer from the Anti-Crime Brigade (BAC) was "molested" this Thursday, September 11 in Tourcoing (Nord) while carrying out his duties, announced Gérald Darmanin on X. The Nord prefecture reports a police officer who was "violently attacked."

"He was only doing his job: ensuring public peace for all, especially for the poorest," wrote the resigning Minister of Justice, offering the police officer and his colleagues his "full and unwavering support."

The Prefect of the Nord region, Bertrand Gaume, announced that one person was arrested by police, and that his "accomplices are still being actively sought." According to BFMTV, a youth was arrested and "other participants are being actively sought." A judicial investigation is currently underway.

The outgoing Interior Minister, Bruno Retailleau, spoke to the injured police officer by telephone on Thursday evening to assure him of his support, BFMTV has learned.

According to our information, a BAC police officer was violently attacked by several youths while he was on duty on Thursday around 6:30 p.m. in the Pont de Neuville district of Tourcoing.

According to initial information, the police officer in question was on a standard surveillance and security mission with colleagues in the area when he was attacked.

According to a police source on BFMTV, the officer suffered a broken nose and several broken teeth. He requires surgery.

A video of a police officer being beaten by a group of people is being widely shared on social media, particularly on Snapchat . The footage has been verified by our sources.

The video shows the police officer being punched and kicked to the ground. Some of the attackers eventually flee at the end of the video, but one of them remains behind.

According to our information, the victim is a member of the Alliance union. "(The attackers) were hiding. They were waiting," wrote the police union on X, denouncing a lynching. The Un1té union also reacted: its national secretary, Linda Kebbab, shared her "disgust" and "shock" on social media and also indicated that the police officer was "injured and disfigured."