France launches attempted murder investigation after petrol bomb thrown at police
BBC • 11/2/2026
Summary
France has launched an attempted murder investigation following a petrol bomb being thrown at police. This incident occurred amid protests in cities across France, which have led to hundreds of arrests for the third consecutive weekend.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
8h
Age
1
Sources
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 55
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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