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25-06-2025
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12 Suspect Detained over Mysterious Syringe Attack in France's Fête de la Musique
Rana Atef A few days ago, the latest celebrations of the summer music festival known as the Fête de la Musique, which is a popular street celebration in France, turned into a nightmare. The concert turned into a mysterious syringe attack that targeted more than 145 women who attended the concert. Twelve suspects have been detained, according to France 24 with AFP news. The attacks took place across the Paris region. 🇫🇷 Chaos at France's Music Festival 2025 (Fête de la Musique). What was meant to be a night of celebration turned into total mayhem. 🚨 371 arrests 🩸 6 stabbed, 14 seriously injured 💉 145 reported syringe attacks 🧯 1,500+ minor injuries 🔥 51 vehicles torched Streets of… — Mayin (@MayinPuri) June 23, 2025 Multiple paramedical resources were deployed to the scene, according to French outlet Le Républicain Lorrain. French politician François Grosdidier, who is also the mayor of Metz, commented on the incident on his Facebook page. He posted: "Like many cities in France, Ville de Metz was not spared by these cowardly aggressions," adding, "Seventeen young girls (aged 14-20) were targeted as they were simply out to enjoy the evening." He added that the attacks were done on "nearly 150 women across the country." Grosdidier indicated that calls for syringe assaults have been circulating across social media, sparking fears of a coordinated attack. French influencer Abrège Soeur shared on Instagram ahead of the festival that "calls are circulating on Snapchat to prick people with contaminated syringes." It is still unclear if the needles contained "date-rape drugs" such as Rohypnol or GHB. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
Daily Record
22-06-2025
- Daily Record
Women and girls rushed to hospital after 17 'stung' by syringe at festival
17 females were "victims of syringe injections" at the music festival. Around 17 young girls and women have been rushed to hospital after they were allegedly pricked by a man with a syringe while at an event in France. It's thought more than 50,000 people were in attendance at the festival in Metz on Saturday evening as revellers celebrated World Music Day. According to Le Républicain Lorrain, during the Fête de la Musique 17 females were " victims of syringe injections". The local outlet says that the victims - believed to be aged between 14 and 20 - were targeted by one or more people at around 10pm. François Grosdidier, the mayor of Metz, confirmed that firefighters took the victims into care and they were rushed to hospital for tests. The mayor added: "It's Saturday night and it's still hot… There are a lot of people, people everywhere, in all the city centre streets." Mr Grosdidier estimated that there were around 50,000 people at the festival. As reported by the Mirror, the alleged attacks happened between Place de la République and Place Saint-Jacques, two popular spots in Metz's city centre. One man has been arrested in connection with the attacks. He was taken to a local police station and questioned by cops. No update has been provided on the girls' conditions. Police remained in Metz throughout the remainder of the event with pictures taken at the scene showing Mr Grosdidier speaking to officers. It comes after a French teaching assistant was allegedly stabbed to death by a pupil earlier this month. Named only as Melanie G, the single mum died on June 10 and had only started work as a teacher at the Françoise Dolto secondary school, in Nogent-sur-Marne, in the eastern Paris suburbs, last year. The mum suffered multiple stab wounds to her body during a 'senseless' attack minutes before classes began. It is alleged the teaching assistant was searching children's bags for knives, in line with national education policy, when she was fatally attacked. A 14-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the killing and was later charged with "murder of a person in a position of authority". As a minor, the suspect faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison instead of life imprisonment. In April, a knife attack at Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides private school in the Doulon area of Nantes, France caused the death of one teenager and left three others injured. The 15-year-old attacker was reportedly stopped attacking additional students by teachers, who bravely overpowered the armed boy. French prime minister, François Bayrou, called for a crackdown on teenage knife crime following the attack. 'This tragedy shows once again the endemic violence that exists in a part of our youth,' Bayrou said in a statement. 'Fundamental questions must be asked in terms of education, values and respect for human life.'
Daily Mirror
22-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
Ten girls hospitalised after 'being pricked by man with syringe' at festival
Police have launched an investigation after around 10 girls were reportedly attacked by a 'syringe-wielding man' at a music festival attended by 50,000 people in Metz, France Ten girls were rushed to hospital after they were allegedly being pricked by a man with a syringe while at a music festival in France. It's thought more than 50,000 people were in attendance at the event in Metz as thousands of people celebrated World Music Day on Saturday evening. According to Le Républicain Lorrain, around 10 young girls were "victims of syringe injections" during the Fête de la Musique. The girls, who were all said to be minors, were targeted by one or more people at around 10pm, according to the local outlet. Firefighters were reported to have taken the girls into care and they were rushed to hospital for tests, François Grosdidier, the mayor of Metz, confirmed. The mayor added: "It's Saturday night and it's still hot… There are a lot of people, people everywhere, in all the city centre streets." Mr Grosdidier estimated that there were around 50,000 people at the festival. The alleged attacks happened between two popular spots in Metz's city centre, Place de la République and Place Saint-Jacques. One man has been in arrested in connection with the attacks. He was taken to a local police station and questioned by cops. No update has been provided on the girls' conditions. Police remained in Metz throughout the remainder of the event with pictures taken at the scene showing Mr Grosdidier speaking to officers. It comes after a French teaching assistant was allegedly stabbed to death by a pupil earlier this month. Named only as Melanie G, the single mum died on June 10 and had only started work as a teacher at the Françoise Dolto secondary school, in Nogent-sur-Marne, in the eastern Paris suburbs, last year. The mum suffered multiple stab wounds to her body during a 'senseless' attack minutes before classes began. It is alleged the teaching assistant was searching children's bags for knives, in line with national education policy, when she was fatally attacked. A 14-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the killing and was later charged with "murder of a person in a position of authority". As a minor, the suspect faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison instead of life imprisonment. In April, a knife attack at Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides private school in the Doulon area of Nantes, France caused the death of one teenager and left three others injured. The 15-year-old attacker was reportedly stopped attacking additional students by teachers, who bravely overpowered the armed boy. French prime minister, François Bayrou, called for a crackdown on teenage knife crime following the attack. 'This tragedy shows once again the endemic violence that exists in a part of our youth,' Bayrou said in a statement. 'Fundamental questions must be asked in terms of education, values and respect for human life.'
Scottish Sun
21-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Ten girls taken to hospital after being pricked by ‘man with syringe' at French music festival as one arrested
A man was reportedly arrested in connection with the alleged attacks 'SYRINGE ATTACK' Ten girls taken to hospital after being pricked by 'man with syringe' at French music festival as one arrested AROUND ten girls were reportedly pricked by a man with a syringe during a French musical festival. The incident is said to have unfolded in Metz on Friday, when over 50,000 flocked to celebrate World Music Day, Le Républicain Lorrain reports. 2 The alleged attacks took place in the square Place de la République in central Metz Credit: Google Maps The girls - most reportedly minors - were targeted by one or more people at around 10pm, according to the local outlet. The alleged attacks happened between two popular spots in the city centre, Place de la République and Place Saint-Jacques. Firefighters at the event quickly tended to the girls, who were then rushed to hospital "for analysis", according to Metz mayor François Grosdidier. A man was arrested by local cops in connection with the incidents. He was taken to the police station to be interviewed. Grosdidier estimated that a crowd of 50,000 packed the city centre, adding: "It's Saturday night and it's still hot… There are a lot of people, people everywhere, in all the city centre streets." Police remained on duty throughout the night following the incident. It comes as a school girl was stabbed to death by a 15-year-old student who went on a knife rampage at a school in the French city of Nantes. The attacker, wearing black clothing and a balaclava, also stabbed three other students who were rushed to hospital. When armed cops arrived at the scene, the attacker reportedly shouted "shoot me in the head" before being handcuffed and taken away. School knife horror leaves girl dead and three students injured in France The suspect was named as Justin P. by French newspaper Le Parisien. Just hours earlier, an anonymous email is said to have gone around the school speaking of a "revolt". The manifesto, reportedly seen by Le Parisien, spoke about eco issues. Meanwhile, a teaching assistant was stabbed to death by a teenage student over a week ago. The 31-year-old was stabbed several times outside the Françoise Dolto school, in north-east France. She tragically died in hospital as a result of her injuries. A 14-year-old pupil was arrested on suspicion of fatally stabbing the teacher who was leading a bag search outside the school at the time. The victim - identified only as Melanie G - was mum to a four-year-old boy and has been described by locals as "adorable" with a "caring nature".
The Irish Sun
21-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Ten girls taken to hospital after being pricked by ‘man with syringe' at French music festival as one arrested
AROUND ten girls were reportedly pricked by a man with a syringe during a French musical festival. The incident is said to have unfolded in Metz on Friday, when over 50,000 flocked to celebrate World Music Day, Le Républicain Lorrain reports. Advertisement 2 The alleged attacks took place in the square Place de la République in central Metz Credit: Google Maps The girls - most reportedly minors - were targeted by one or more people at around 10pm, according to the local outlet. The alleged attacks happened between two popular spots in the city centre, Place de la République and Place Saint-Jacques. Firefighters at the event quickly tended to the girls, who were then rushed to hospital "for analysis", according to Metz mayor François Grosdidier. A man was arrested by local cops in connection with the incidents. Advertisement Read more world news He was taken to the police station to be interviewed. Grosdidier estimated that a crowd of 50,000 packed the city centre, adding: "It's Saturday night and it's still hot… There are a lot of people, people everywhere, in all the city centre streets." Police remained on duty throughout the night following the incident. It comes as a school girl was stabbed to death by a 15-year-old student who went on a knife rampage at a school in the French city of . Advertisement Most read in The US Sun Exclusive The attacker, wearing black clothing and a balaclava, also stabbed three other students who were rushed to hospital. When armed cops arrived at the scene, the attacker reportedly shouted "shoot me in the head" before being handcuffed and taken away. School knife horror leaves girl dead and three students injured in France The suspect was named as Justin P. by French newspaper Just hours earlier, an anonymous email is said to have gone around the school speaking of a "revolt". Advertisement The manifesto, reportedly seen by Le Parisien, spoke about eco issues. Meanwhile, a teaching assistant was The 31-year-old was stabbed several times outside the Françoise Dolto school, in north-east France. She Advertisement A 14-year-old pupil was arrested on suspicion of fatally stabbing the teacher who was leading a bag search outside the school at the time. The victim - identified only as Melanie G - was mum to a four-year-old boy and has been described by locals as "adorable" with a "caring nature". 2 French police surround the Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides high school after one student was killed and three others were left injured Credit: Reuters
