Paris Officer Charged with Fatal Assault of Palestinian Man After Arrest Incident

January 13, 2025
Paris Officer Charged with Fatal Assault of Palestinian Man After Arrest Incident
  • An autopsy revealed that Tamer M. died from severe craniofacial trauma.

  • At this stage of the investigation, Théo P. is presumed innocent of the charges against him.

  • As part of his judicial control, Théo P. is prohibited from contacting co-defendants, witnesses, or the victim's family, and is barred from performing police duties in public.

  • Tamer M. lost consciousness after being struck by Théo P. and ultimately succumbed to his injuries a week later on August 24, 2023.

  • The Paris prosecutor's office opened an investigation into the incident on August 31, 2023, which is being handled by the Inspection Générale de la Police Nationale (IGPN).

  • Details of the case were confirmed by the Paris prosecutor's office in a statement to AFP on January 13, 2025.

  • Upon arrival at the police station, Tamer M. was found unresponsive and was subsequently taken to Lariboisière Hospital, where he was diagnosed with a coma.

  • On January 11, 2024, officer Théo P., aged 28, was charged with voluntary violence leading to death without intent in connection with Tamer M.'s death.

  • Tamer Miskir, a 47-year-old Palestinian man, was initially subdued by RATP security agents before being arrested by the police near Gare de l'Est during a brawl on August 17, 2023.

  • Following his arrest, Tamer M. became violent while being transported to the police station, allegedly striking officer Théo P. with his head, which led to Théo retaliating with multiple punches.

  • Witnesses indicated that Tamer M. was armed with a screwdriver during the incident but did not appear injured after being restrained by officers.

  • Théo P., who was part of a police unit in the 10th arrondissement of Paris at the time of the incident, has faced significant scrutiny following the events surrounding Tamer M.'s death.

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