Police Officer Filmed Punching Man in Wheelchair During Clermont-Ferrand Operation

A viral video showing a CRS officer striking a paraplegic man has sparked investigations and widespread condemnation from officials and the public.

A video shared on social media shows a CRS officer punching a man in a wheelchair during a police operation in the Croix-de-Neyrat neighborhood of Clermont-Ferrand on March 11, 2025.
The man, identified as a paraplegic resident of the area, reportedly insulted officers and allegedly used his electric wheelchair to charge at them, according to the Clermont-Ferrand prosecutor.
The officer’s actions have been widely criticized as disproportionate, with local officials, including the mayor and an LFI deputy, calling for the officer's suspension and a thorough investigation.
The Ministry of the Interior has launched an administrative inquiry, and the IGPN (police oversight body) is reviewing the incident; the officer involved remains on active duty as of now.
The man in the wheelchair was detained and questioned under 'audition libre,' with police filing a complaint against him for alleged violence, though his mental health is under review.