Justice. Refusal of complying in Argenteuil: driver indicted, imprisoned

According to the prosecution, the motorist who refused permission at the beginning of the week in Argenteuil was indicted for attempted murder of an officer and was taken into custody.

Justice. Refusal of complying in Argenteuil: driver indicted, imprisoned

According to the prosecution, the motorist who refused permission at the beginning of the week in Argenteuil was indicted for attempted murder of an officer and was taken into custody. of Pontoise (Oise).

The 21-year old young man was also charged with "aggravated refusing to comply", driving under the influence alcoholic states and narcotics in the recidivism, and driving despite being suspended of his driver's licence. The prosecution confirmed information from the Parisian as to conduct.

The young man was shot in the shoulder blade and was taken to hospital. He is currently being held in hospital while he awaits his recovery and his transfer into prison.

A police team followed a vehicle that was driving at excessive speed through Argenteuil's city center. The driver also took prohibited directions. According to a police source, while he was stalled, police dismounted to perform the check.

"He admitted that he refused to comply, but did not admit to having intentionally hit the policewoman insofar that he doesn't remember it," stated a source close the file. He indicated that he had 2g/l alcohol in his blood and had also tested positive for cannabis.

As part of a free hearing, the General Inspectorate for the National Police (IGPN) heard the police officer who fired that shot. The purpose of this hearing was to determine whether the circumstances of self-defense allowed the weapon to be used. The prosecution stated that the investigation was still ongoing.

After the tragic death of a young Parisian passenger who refused to comply with police orders, the theme of refusal of compliance has been in the forefront of news coverage.