Paris Officer Charged with Fatal Assault of Palestinian Man After Arrest Incident
January 13, 2025An 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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