W trakcie tegorocznego Christmas Muzyki we Francji until 145 people reported being pierced with syringes in the crowd. Police zatrzymała kilkanaście osób, a sprawa budzi duże emocje i pytania o bezpieczeństwo na masowych imprezach.
What happened at Music Day?
Festival Muzyki to coroczne wydarzenie, które przyciąga na ulice francuskich miast miliony ludzi. W tym roku radosna atmosfera została zakłócona przez serię attacks with syringes. Applications came from all over the country, and most cases were reported in Paris, Metz and Angoulême.
Incident course
145 people reported needle or syringe puncture.
Najwięcej ofiar to women i nastolatki, choć zgłoszenia złożyli także mężczyźni.
Some of the victims went to the hospital for tox screens..
Police zatrzymała 12–14 podejrzanych w wieku 19–44 lat.
In Paris alone, at least 13 cases were reported, in Metz – about 15.
Podczas Francuskiego Christmas Muzyki mało miejsce 145 przypadków ukłucia igłami. Kłutymi byli najczęściej francuscy biali nastolatkowie.
For now, it is not known if the needles were infected, although some people after the sting landed in the hospital.
According to the French Ministry of the Interior, the attacks may have been inspired by social media entries that directly called for female stings during the festival. Policja i D.A. prowadzą śledztwo, a sprawa jest traktowana bardzo poważnie.
Na festiwalu muzycznym Fête de la Musique w Paryżu około 145 osób zostało dźgniętych igłami, głównie białe women zgłaszały to, nie wiadomo jeszcze czy igły były zarożone czymś. Zatrzymano 12 osób. Ta sama sytuacja miała miejsce w 2022.
To pytanie najbardziej niepokoi zarówno victims jak i opinię publiczną. Na ten moment nie potwierdzono by w strzykawkach znajdowały się środki odurzające, takie jak GHB czy Rohypnol, czyli tzw. „pigułki gwałtu”. Toxicology studies are ongoing, and preliminary results show no life-threatening outcome in either individual.. Some of the victims reported unwell, which further fueled anxiety. However, for safety reasons, it is recommended that all victims be tested for the presence of viruses (HIV, hepatitis B and C) and that their health be monitored for several weeks. Experts stress that the risk of infection in such situations is low but cannot be completely excluded.
Information from France 24:
French police detained 12 suspects after 145 people reported being injected with syringes during the annual #FeteDeLaMusique. Posts on social media called for attacking women during the ceremony.
🇫🇷 French police have detained 12 offers after 145 people reported being pricked with syringes during the official #FeteDeLaMusique.
The scale of the phenomenon – is that a new problem?
Although this year's incidents have caused a huge stir, similar cases have already been reported, not only in France, but also in the UK, Spain and Belgium.. In 2022, the media reported a wave of so-called "needle spiking", i.e. attacks involving needle pricking in the crowd, often without a clear motive. Media suggests that the motive may be fear or panic.
Detention and investigation
Several people suspected of participating in the attacks were detained. Among them were both young men and women.
Police are investigating whether the perpetrators acted individually or it was an organized action inspired by social media.
How do you protect yourself from attacking a syringe?
Here are some practical tips for participants of mass events:
Keep alert in the crowd, especially near strangers.
Avoid being alone in crowded places.
If you feel pricked or suddenly feel unwell, report immediately to order or medical services.
Keep your friends informed of your position and respond to warning signals.
Kamila Banasik - editor of DigitalNexus.pl. She's passionate about reliable information and a creative reporter. She graduated from the University of Wrocław.
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