15-year-old held after woman burned in makeshift flame-thrower attack

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Oct, 00:30 · Archive

A 15-year-old has been arrested after video showed him using a makeshift flame-thrower to burn a woman during riots in France.

A 15-year-old has been arrested after footage showed him using a makeshift flame-thrower to attack a woman in front of a bus stop. The device was constructed from an aerosol can and a lighter. The boy's face was covered by a mask during the incident.

The attack took place during widespread riots in France involving thousands of youngsters protesting poor conditions in schools.

How it is being reported

• Boy, 15, arrested after being caught on video blasting fire in woman’s face during France’s student riotsNew York Post · 5 Oct, 00:23
• Boy, 15, held for burning woman with makeshift flame-thrower in riotsDaily Mail · 3 Oct, 22:53

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