The attack took place during nationwide high school protests that began Sept 21 to address teacher shortages and overcrowded classrooms. French authorities have detained nearly 2,000 people since the unrest started, with demonstrations affecting over 400 schools and extending into Belgium. Student and high school unions have scheduled a new round of nationwide protests for Oct 6.
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France Arrests 15 Year Old for Marseille Flamethrower Attack
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A youth was detained for using a spray can to burn a woman's face during civil unrest in the 7th district of Marseille. The suspect, 15, was arrested after video footage showed him employing an aerosol can as a makeshift flamethrower to attack a resident who had confronted him over the vandalism of her city. The assault occurred as part of a wave of street violence in southern France, on the same day that staff at a separate Marseille lycée were splashed with petrol.
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