As a photographer myself I can tell you this was done for aesthetical reason. a pole sticking out the head of a key figure in the frame does not look too good.
France in shock:
12 muslims arrested for kidnapping and raping young girl:
http:// thegoldwater.com/news/35529-French-TV-Shocks-12-Muslims-Arrested-For-Kidnap-Torture-Rape-Of-Young-Girl-Video