Chelles: fireworks explosions and attempted murder in two secondary schools
Violent incidents have multiplied since Monday in Chelles (Seine-et-Marne), with fireworks explosions and an elected official injured in the chest. The Meaux prosecutor's office is investigating for attempted murder.
Violence in Chelles secondary schools
According to Europe 1, tensions escalated in Chelles (Seine-et-Marne) from the start of the week, with a rise in incidents in educational establishments. On Tuesday morning, Angela Pascoa Dos Santos, regional councillor (The Republicans), was struck by a bottle filled with petrol to the chest whilst participating in a human chain outside Gaston-Bachelard secondary school to allow students access to classes. She filed a complaint for attempted murder.
The Meaux prosecutor's office opened an investigation following this incident. Three students were arrested but released due to lack of evidence. The person responsible for throwing the bottle remains under investigation. That same morning, fireworks were set off at Jéhan-de-Chelles secondary school, slightly injuring two students. Similar scenes had occurred on Monday at Louis Lumière secondary school.
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez described these acts as "urban violence" and called for a "firm and determined response".
Source: Google News FR — Crime (fr)