Overview
- A 26-year-old Muslim woman reported being assaulted in Poissy on April 28, during which her veil was forcibly removed and her infant sprayed with liquid.
- Police have launched a full investigation to locate the perpetrator, with the Yvelines prefecture confirming their active involvement.
- The prefect of Yvelines, Frédéric Rose, condemned the attack and held discussions with the Interior Minister and Muslim community leaders to address security concerns.
- Local officials, including Poissy’s mayor and regional deputies, publicly denounced the act as islamophobic and expressed solidarity with the victim and her family.
- The incident follows a documented 72% rise in anti-Muslim acts in France this year, highlighting growing concerns over escalating hate crimes and community safety.