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Lauren Walker

French justice minister eyes tougher penalties for attacks on police over riots following PSG win

French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin says he wants tougher punishments for anyone found guilty of violence against police officers, in comments that come after clashes broke out following Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) Champions League win.

In a social media post, Darmanin argued that the current legal framework is too lenient and insufficient to deal with incidents occurring in the country.

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