Municipal Official Attacked Outside Home in Seine-Saint-Denis

Faouzy Guellil, a Dugny councilor, was assaulted by two men and had his car set on fire in an incident condemned as part of a rising trend of violence against local officials.

• Faouzy Guellil, a municipal councilor in Dugny and director of services in Stains, was attacked by two masked individuals outside his home on February 28, 2025.
• The assailants physically assaulted Guellil, leaving him with injuries requiring a five-day medical leave, and set his car on fire before fleeing the scene.
• The attack occurred in front of Guellil's wife and daughter, prompting widespread condemnation from local officials and political leaders in Seine-Saint-Denis.
• Two suspects, born in 1996 and 2001, have been arrested and are being held in custody as part of an investigation into the assault and arson.
• The incident highlights ongoing concerns over violence targeting public officials, leading to calls for enhanced security measures and stricter enforcement of protections introduced in recent legislation.

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