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Third Antisemitic Attack in Villeurbanne Prompts Investigation

Authorities and local leaders condemn the latest assault, pledging swift action to address escalating hate crimes in the region.

Overview

  • A man wearing a Star of David necklace was assaulted in Villeurbanne on April 12, marking the third antisemitic attack in the area within a month.
  • The victim sustained minor injuries after being struck in the face and subjected to antisemitic slurs, while another assailant filmed the incident.
  • The national police have launched a formal investigation to identify and apprehend the perpetrators of the attack.
  • Préfète Fabienne Buccio reaffirmed her commitment to combating antisemitism and ensuring that those responsible face justice.
  • Local political groups, including the PS, PCF, and ecologists, strongly condemned the attack and called for stringent sanctions against the offenders.