Urban violence is rising a notch in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine (Yvelines).
Around 8 p.m. Thursday evening, a police brigade was the target of mortar fire, to allow the two individuals to escape during a check.
A civil servant was burned in the face, at the level of the cheek, while another of her colleagues was slightly injured.
On patrol, the police begin by spotting a vehicle parked at the level of a fire brigade access, at the level of the allée des Merisiers.
As they approached, they noticed a strong smell of cannabis emanating from the passenger compartment and then decided to check the identity of the two people inside.
They are two young men, in their twenties.
The two young people checked take the opportunity to save themselves
At the same time, the police are taken to task by a group of individuals from the pedestrian alley located just opposite the checkpoint.
They are the target of fireworks mortar fire.
Before they have time to take refuge in their company vehicle, a policewoman is hit in the face.
Once inside, the shots continued to rain down, hitting the bodywork.
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In the crush, another official was slightly injured.
The two young people manage to flee at the wheel of their car.
But the identity of one of them has been revealed.
He is expected to be arrested in the coming hours.
Back at the police station, the crew was heard by the judicial police officers from the departmental night service, before being examined by a doctor.