Lyon, February 5 – A shocking incident of school violence unfolded yesterday afternoon near Jean-Giono College in Saint-Genis-Laval, a commune close to Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. A teenage girl was brutally assaulted by two other young girls, an event that has since prompted a police investigation and calls for justice from the victim’s family.
Details of the Assault
The assault took place on Wednesday, February 4th, around 4:50 PM. Gendarmes were dispatched to the vicinity of the college following reports of a gathering. Upon arrival, they found the victim, while the two assailants had already fled the scene.
According to a gendarmerie source, the victim was subjected to a violent beating. The family of the victim, seeking to bring wider attention to the case and demanding “proportional sanctions,” provided a video of the aggression to the regional media outlet LyonMag, which subsequently shared it on X (formerly Twitter).
The disturbing footage, believed to have been filmed by one of the attackers, shows the young student on the ground, receiving multiple kicks to the head. The age of the college student has not yet been publicly disclosed.
Family Files Complaint, Investigation Underway
Shortly after the incident, the teenage girl and her mother filed a formal complaint with the authorities. The gendarmerie has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the assault and to identify and apprehend the two girls responsible for the attack.
This incident adds to a growing concern regarding violence in and around school environments. Local authorities and school officials are expected to address the matter as the investigation progresses.
Community Reaction and Broader Context
The dissemination of the video on social media has sparked outrage and concern within the community. Many are calling for swift action and stricter measures to prevent such acts of violence from recurring.
This event highlights the ongoing challenges faced by educational institutions and law enforcement in ensuring the safety and well-being of students. The focus now turns to the ongoing investigation and the potential legal ramifications for those involved in this brutal assault.
The victim’s family remains steadfast in their demand for appropriate consequences for the perpetrators, emphasizing the need for a strong message against school violence.
