Paris Protesters Set Cop Car Set Ablaze During Clash With Police

Two officers were inside the vehicle during the attack.
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Violence erupted between police officers and protesters in Paris on Wednesday.

A national police union was demonstrating against "anti-cop hatred" and "the feeling of distrust" that some citizens show toward law enforcement when a group of protestors set a police car ablaze and bashed the car's windows while two officers were inside.

According to CBS News, Paris police chief Michel Cadot said a group of roughly 15 protesters hurled a Molotov cocktail at the car, which burst into flames. A male police officer was attacked as he emerged from the car and then was taken to the hospital. His female partner sustained slight injuries. The incident is currently being investigated as attempted homicide.

Multiple clashes have occurred between labor reform protesters and police across the city in demonstrations against a controversial bill that could give employers the chance to change the 35-hour work week and would make it easier to hire and fire employees. President François Holland said he plans to push forward with the plan despite the protests.

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