France Music Festival: 145 Report Needle Attacks After Online Calls to Target Women
During France’s Fête de la Musique, 145 people reported being pricked with needles, leading to the arrest of 12 suspects nationwide. Investigations are underway to determine if the attacks involved date-rape drugs, with some victims undergoing toxicological testing. Incidents were reported across the country, including multiple cases in Paris, resulting in several hospitalizations and injuries to both festival attendees and law enforcement. Despite these incidents, authorities reported no major disruptions to the overall festival.
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