Meaux

Meaux is a city located in the Seine-et-Marne department of France. Recent news coverage highlights the city in connection with an incident of alleged police violence in the neighboring town of Noisiel. Specifically, the prosecutor of Meaux is involved in the investigation of the arrest of a musician, Flavel, in Noisiel, following reported urban violence targeting the local municipal police station. The musician claims to have been deliberately targeted and injured by police officers. The incident has led to an investigation by the IGPN (Inspection générale de la police nationale), the French internal affairs body for the police. This incident brings Meaux into the news due to the legal and administrative connections between the city's prosecutor and the events unfolding in Noisiel, raising concerns about police conduct and accountability in the region.