Vincent Jeanbrun, the mayor of L'Haÿ-les-Roses, a suburb of Paris, has described the attack on his home as an "assassination attempt" on his family, emphasising the ongoing unrest in France. The incident involved individuals ramming their car into the mayor's residence and setting it on fire while his wife and two young children were inside on the early morning of June 2, CNN reports.
The prosecutor's office has classified the incident as attempted murder, and preliminary findings suggest that a flaming car was deliberately launched to burn down the property. Fortunately, the car stopped before reaching the house, but the front gate and the family's vehicle were damaged. The mayor's wife and one of their children sustained injuries while trying to escape the attackers.
“While trying to protect the children and escape the attackers, my wife and one of my children were injured," Jeanbrun said in the statement and thanked police and rescue services for their help.
Earlier Daryo mentioned about the protests in France following the death of 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk, who was shot by a police officer in Nanterre. The incident has reignited debates on policing in marginalised communities and raised questions about potential racial factors. The officer involved has been charged with voluntary homicide and is currently in preliminary detention.
The aftermath of Nahel's death has sparked widespread unrest and destructive protests, as Daryo reported previosly. Crowdfunding efforts have emerged to support both the family of the police officer accused of the shooting and Nahel's mother. The significant amount of funds raised highlights the divisive nature of the incident and the contrasting perspectives surrounding it.
The attack on the mayor's home and the surrounding events reflect the volatile and deeply polarised climate in France, characterised by ongoing protests, concerns about police conduct, and a broader societal debate on issues of justice, race, and community relations. The authorities are determined to bring the perpetrators of the attack to justice, and efforts are being made to address the underlying issues and restore calm in the country.
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