French police used UK-funded 4x4s against student protesters

Summary

The French government has launched an investigation into why 4x4 vehicles funded by the UK to prevent asylum seekers crossing the Channel were used during a school-student protest in Dunkirk. The Guardian reports that French police used the vehicles to charge at student protesters during protests sweeping the country.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   17 Oct 2026, 16:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that French police used UK-funded 4x4s to charge at student protesters in Dunkirk, prompting a French government investigation into their use.