politics Dunkirk, France
UK-funded French police vehicle used during Dunkirk student protest
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French authorities confirmed an investigation after a UK-funded French police 4x4 was used during a student protest in Dunkirk. Reports said a 14-year-old girl was injured and later discharged from hospital.
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French police used a Masstech VEZI vehicle during a student protest in Dunkirk.
“French police have used 4x4 vehicles paid for by British taxpayers to charge at student protesters”
The French government confirmed that an investigation was opened into the vehicle's use.
“The French government has confirmed that an investigation has been launched”
A Masstech VEZI vehicle was funded by the UK government for operations intended to prevent asylum seekers crossing the Channel.
“the cars, funded by the UK government specifically to prevent asylum seekers crossing the Channel”