2,600 police officers and gendarmes were injured in the demonstrations that have been continuing in France since September

Fabien Vanhemelryck, Secretary General of the police union Alliance in France, made evaluations about the demonstrations that have been going on for weeks in the country on RTL radio, where he was a guest.

Vanhemelryck stated that 2,600 police officers and gendarmes have been injured in the demonstrations held since September, and said that this number includes law enforcement officers whose injuries were detected by the doctor.

Stating that he had colleagues with burning eyes and tinnitus, Vanhemelryck argued that law enforcement officers received conflicting orders during their duties and were not given intermediate class weapons to defend themselves.

Vanhemelryck noted that there were many colleagues injured due to the lack of state support and materials, and said that the "unprecedented violence" within the scope of the demonstrations worried them.

Stating that the National Police General Inspectorate (IGPN), which is responsible for the supervision and investigation of the police, has opened 146 investigations since the beginning of the demonstrations, Vanhemelryck argued that "every investigation opened by the IGPN against the police does not mean that the relevant officer is guilty."

Vanhemelryck stated that approximately 12 thousand people were detained and 3 thousand to 4 thousand people were arrested within the scope of the demonstrations in question.

High school students in France have been organizing demonstrations since September 17, demanding improvements in educational conditions.

Yellow Vests have been protesting against the high cost of living since October 17.