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.

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.