In a shocking turn of events, the annual Fte de la Musique in France, a celebration typically marked by joyous music and cultural festivities, descended into chaos.
The streets, once filled with revelers, became scenes of violence and disorder, with reports of brawls, clashes with law enforcement, and even stabbings. The tumultuous events reportedly left hundreds, if not thousands, injured, casting a shadow over what was meant to be a night of celebration.
According to Gateway Pundit, the festival, which coincided with a play-off match involving the FC Metz soccer team, saw unprecedented attendance. However, the night took a dark turn with reports of 145 individuals being assaulted in what are described as "syringe attacks."
These attacks are suspected to involve the use of date-rape drugs, raising serious concerns about the safety of festival-goers. France 24 reported that nearly 150 people across the nation fell victim to these syringe assaults, with 13 cases occurring in Paris alone. The interior ministry confirmed the arrest of twelve suspects in connection with these attacks, while over 370 individuals faced detention on various other charges.
The violence extended beyond syringe attacks, with Remix News detailing that six individuals suffered stab wounds, one of whom is in critical condition. The unrest led to the arrest of 371 people, injuries to 13 police officers, the torching of 51 vehicles, and a total of 1,500 injuries. Social media footage captured the chaos, showing mobs hurling debris into a subway entrance and crowds fleeing from smoke and flames.
Despite the confusion surrounding the events, Metz Mayor Franois Grosdider took to Instagram to confirm the arrest of two individuals, including one involved in a syringe attack. He noted, On social networks, a call for syringe assaults has been launched during the Music Festivals in major cities. At 21h15 [9:15 pm], a first assault of this type was reported to us on Rue du Palais. About fifteen young girls (aged 14 to 20) were victims of this in Metz. The mayor also mentioned that the police had to intervene in several brawls and incidents fueled by alcohol.
Further insights from France 24 revealed that prior to the festival, social media platforms like Snapchat were used to incite attacks on women during the celebrations. The interior ministry stated that 145 victims reported needle stabbings nationwide, with Paris accounting for 13 cases. Although officials have not confirmed whether these incidents involved date-rape drugs such as Rohypnol or GHB, some victims were hospitalized for toxicological testing. In Paris, investigations are underway following reports of three individuals, including a 15-year-old girl and an 18-year-old male, being stabbed in separate incidents.
As the dust settles, questions remain about the security measures in place during such large-scale public events. The incidents at the Fte de la Musique highlight the need for heightened vigilance and robust law enforcement strategies to ensure the safety of attendees. Meanwhile, President Trump has taken to TRUTH Social to comment on unrelated matters, such as the Fordow Nuclear Plant, underscoring the diverse range of issues capturing public attention.
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