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Police Investigate Third Antisemitic Attack in Villeurbanne Within a Month

A man wearing a Star of David necklace was assaulted on Friday, prompting renewed condemnation and calls for strict action from officials and political leaders.

Overview

  • A man was attacked in Villeurbanne on Friday by two individuals, one of whom struck him while using antisemitic slurs, leaving the victim with minor injuries.
  • This incident marks the third antisemitic aggression in Villeurbanne in a month, following two similar attacks in March.
  • The police have launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the perpetrators of this latest attack.
  • Préfète Fabienne Buccio has assured the Jewish community of her commitment to combating antisemitism and ensuring justice is served.
  • Local political groups, including the PS, PCF, and ecologist parties, have strongly condemned the attack and called for severe sanctions against those responsible.

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