'Fête de la Musique'

1500 injured, several stabbings at music festival in France

AI SUMMARY

At the Fête de la Musique festival in France, violence erupted, leading to nearly 1,500 injuries. Over 100 women reported being stabbed with syringes and poisoned. The French Interior Ministry reported 21 incidents of such attacks in Paris alone, prompting police to arrest 12 suspects. Disturbingly, social media had circulated calls to target women during the festival.

In addition to syringe attacks, the festival saw 14 severe injuries from stabbings and property damage, including 51 vehicle fires. The majority of attackers and victims were minors. Authorities recorded numerous violent crimes, particularly those targeting individuals in positions of authority.


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