Journalists from BFMTV and M6 Attacked While Reporting in Évreux
Three journalists were assaulted during coverage of a teenager's fatal stabbing, prompting strong condemnations and legal action from their employers.
- Two journalists from BFMTV and one from M6 were attacked in Évreux while reporting on the fatal stabbing of a 14-year-old boy by a 16-year-old in a sensitive neighborhood.
- The BFMTV journalists were assaulted during a live segment outside a police station, allowing officers to intervene quickly and assist them.
- Both BFMTV journalists sustained minor injuries, were treated at the hospital, and are reportedly very shaken by the incident.
- M6 confirmed that its journalist was also assaulted while preparing a report on the same story and condemned the attack as an infringement on press freedom.
- Both media organizations have pledged to file legal complaints, emphasizing their commitment to protecting journalists and upholding the freedom to report.