The French government has been scrambling to contain the fallout from the death of a activist over the weekend in southern France.<br /><br />Remi Fraisse was killed in an explosion during a violent clash with police in an environmental protest at a dam.<br /><br />Forensic results are due that will determine whether police were responsible.<br /><br />The French Interior Minister, Bernard Cazeneuve, said while they are “waiting for the conclusions of the inquiry” he had “asked for the suspension of the use of stun grenades.”<br /><br />Politicians have come under fire for what has been perceived response to the death.<br /><br />The incident came after weeks of protests by those opposed to a dam they claim will destroy the environment and will only benefit a small number of farmers.<br /><br />“Now we know until where they are able to go. And here there are people who are really motivated and we will not let them win,” said one protester.<br /><br />The prosecutor handling the case has reportedly defended the police. She said they were being mobbed by a violent crowd of demonstrators at the time of Fraisse’s death. <br /><br />The victim’s family have reportedly made an official complaint alleging murder.
