Meaux

Meaux is a city located in the Seine-et-Marne department of France. It has recently gained news relevance due to an incident in the neighboring town of Noisiel. Specifically, the prosecutor of Meaux has stated that the violent arrest of a man named Flavel in Noisiel is connected to urban violence targeting the municipal police headquarters. This incident, which occurred on March 16, 2026, involved allegations of police brutality against Flavel, captured in witness videos. Flavel has filed a complaint with the IGPN (Inspection générale de la police nationale), the French internal affairs body for the police, alleging deliberate violence. The investigation into the arrest and the actions of the police officers involved is ongoing, making Meaux relevant as the location of the prosecutor overseeing the case.