Marseille teen arrested for burning woman's face during student protests

europa.today.it (Italian) —

A 15-year-old was arrested in Marseille for burning a woman's face with a makeshift flamethrower during student protests. The attack occurred after the woman intervened to stop demonstrators from damaging a bus shelter. The teenager, wearing a hood and mask, used spray and a lighter to direct flames at the victim's face. A witness's video of the assault went viral, highlighting the violence and youth involvement in the French high school protests. The incident has become a symbol of the brutality seen during the recent demonstrations, which have involved widespread property damage and clashes across Marseille's streets.


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