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Mercedes Roa Publicly Details Marseille Assault After Liga Universe Event

Three suspects are in custody on aggravated assault accusations pending an ongoing French investigation.

Overview

  • In a video statement, the Mexican sports creator said the clash began after her group refused an offer of drugs and that an assailant appeared to search for a knife before the attack.
  • Roa reported difficulties obtaining medical attention and lodging an initial complaint due to language barriers and treatment at a hospital, after which police later took her statement at her hotel.
  • Her sister and fellow creators said she is out of danger following hospital care, and Roa later traveled to Spain while recovering.
  • The assault occurred in Marseille’s Opéra neighborhood early on December 8 after the Liga Universe match at the Stade Vélodrome, with witnesses describing at least four attackers.
  • Local authorities detained three suspects within minutes and the mayor of Marseille publicly backed the victims and praised the rapid police response.