Particle.news
Download on the App Store
4 ARTICLES
·
3mo ago

French Firefighters Demand Protection After Surge in Attacks

A deliberate vehicular assault on a firefighter in Évian-les-Bains has intensified calls for legal reforms and safety measures as public concern over insecurity grows.

Image
De nombreuses casernes équipent leurs pompiers de caméras-piétons lors de leurs interventions.
Le ministre de l’Intérieur, Bruno Retailleau, a dénoncé « une société laxiste qui a engendré une fabrique de barbares » lors de son déplacement à Evian-les-Bains, le 10 mai dernier, et a notamment promis de prendre « une nouvelle instruction pour généraliser les poursuites sur les rodéos ».
Image

Overview

  • Volunteer firefighter Niccolo Scardi remains hospitalized in serious condition after being deliberately struck by a car during an illegal rodeo in Évian-les-Bains on May 10.
  • The 19-year-old suspect, already known to authorities for drug trafficking and driving without a license, has been charged with attempted murder and placed in provisional detention.
  • The Interior Minister has issued new directives to prosecutors targeting urban rodeos and emphasized the need for societal and judicial reforms to address rising violence.
  • Firefighter unions are advocating for body cameras, protective equipment, anonymized legal filings, and stricter penalties to deter attacks, citing a 3% rise in incidents in 2024.
  • A recent survey revealed that 72% of French citizens believe society has fostered a 'fabrique de barbares,' reflecting widespread anxiety over public safety.