# Assaults against firefighters and police officers sharply up in France

> Civil security figures show an increase in assaults targeting firefighters and police officers, with 90% of assaults on firefighters occurring during rescue missions, against a backdrop of social tension.

**In brief**: Security event (severity: notable) nationwide, first detected on 8 November 2026 at 07:06. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 8 November 2026 at 07:06.

- Category: Security
- Severity: Notable
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 8 November 2026 at 07:06
- Updated: 8 November 2026 at 07:06
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/12819-assaults-against-firefighters-and-police-officers-sharply-up-in-france

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Violences : les chiffres des agressions contre les pompiers et les policiers en forte augmentation en France](https://www.europe1.fr/police-justice/violences-les-chiffres-des-agressions-contre-les-pompiers-et-les-policiers-en-forte-augmentation-en-france-1216193?at_medium=RSS%20feeds&at_campaign=Flux%20Generique) — Europe 1, 8 November 2026 at 07:06

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Cite as: Acturadar, “Assaults against firefighters and police officers sharply up in France”, https://acturadar.com/en/events/12819-assaults-against-firefighters-and-police-officers-sharply-up-in-france
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