The widespread violence and protests that erupted in France following the shooting of Algerian immigrant Nahel M by police officers last week are still going strong. During the evening of July 1, the rioters invaded the home of Vincent Jeanbrun, a mayor of a neighborhood in Paris.
When some rioters attempted to set fire to his family house in the district of Paris known as L’Hay-les-Roses, Jeanburn was not home.
Jeanbrun was said to have been in his office late on Saturday night, working late hours to manage the law and order situation, when the rioters assaulted his home.
The rioters rammed into the house’s gates with a car. In an effort to burn the entire home down, they lit the vehicle on fire after getting inside.
Melanie Nowak, Jeanbrun’s wife, and their two kids were at home when the attack took place.
According to reports, as Nowak and her kids, ages 5 and 7, tried to flee the burning house, the rioters attacked the family with fireworks rockets, attempting to burn the mother and her two kids.
While attempting to defend her children, Nowak broke her leg. Another one of the kids has been hurt.
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has strongly denounced the assault on the mayor’s family. She has described it as ‘intolerable’ and a murderous attempt.
The attack on the mayor’s family has drawn strong criticism from the political establishment. The statement “A line has been crossed” was made by Mayr Jeanbrun.
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It is a heinous act of cowardice to attempt murder. If taking care of my family is right now’s top priority, I’m more determined than ever to defend and serve the Republic, he continued.
Mayor Jeanbrun is from the center-right Les Republicans party.
This reprehensible incident serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for unity and constructive dialogue in addressing the deep-rooted issues that have plagued the country.
France must come together to find lasting solutions, ensuring the safety and well-being of all its citizens.
France stands at a critical crossroads, and the response to this abhorrent attack on Mayor Jeanbrun’s family will serve as a testament to the nation’s resilience and determination to overcome these challenges.
It is a collective responsibility to restore peace, foster understanding, and work toward a society where every individual feels safe and valued.
