A 29-year-old homeless man in France has died 13 days after a police officer threw him violently to the ground during a music festival, according to video footage reported by Al Jazeera.
The man, identified as Youssef E, was reportedly involved in an encounter with police when the officer took him to the ground. Video of the incident has since emerged, prompting scrutiny of the officer’s conduct.
Youssef died 13 days after the incident. French authorities have opened a judicial investigation into the officer for alleged “intentional violence”.
The case has renewed attention on police use of force and accountability in France, while the investigation is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the man’s injuries and death.
