French police arrested twelve people after attacks during a huge music festival. Attackers used needles to stab 145 victims across the country on Saturday night. The annual street music celebration drew millions of people to cities everywhere. Social media posts had encouraged targeting women during the party. Officials called the crowds bigger than ever before.
Paris police handled thirteen cases of needle attacks in the capital city. At least three victims felt sick after being stabbed with syringes. Hospitals ran tests to check for dangerous drugs like those used for sexual assault. A fifteen year old girl and eighteen year old boy were among those hurt. Doctors treated several people who became ill after the attacks.
Police think the twelve arrested suspects targeted around fifty people total. Officers also arrested over 370 other festival goers for different crimes. Nearly ninety arrests happened just in Paris during the celebration. The attacks may have involved date rape drugs that make victims confused or unconscious. Investigators opened cases in three different Paris locations where stabbings occurred.
Fourteen festival participants suffered serious injuries during the night. A seventeen year old needed hospital care after someone stabbed him in the stomach. Police found him sitting on the street with wounds to his lower body. Thirteen police officers also got hurt during the festival events. The music celebration continued despite the violence and arrests.
Paris police handled thirteen cases of needle attacks in the capital city. At least three victims felt sick after being stabbed with syringes. Hospitals ran tests to check for dangerous drugs like those used for sexual assault. A fifteen year old girl and eighteen year old boy were among those hurt. Doctors treated several people who became ill after the attacks.
Police think the twelve arrested suspects targeted around fifty people total. Officers also arrested over 370 other festival goers for different crimes. Nearly ninety arrests happened just in Paris during the celebration. The attacks may have involved date rape drugs that make victims confused or unconscious. Investigators opened cases in three different Paris locations where stabbings occurred.
Fourteen festival participants suffered serious injuries during the night. A seventeen year old needed hospital care after someone stabbed him in the stomach. Police found him sitting on the street with wounds to his lower body. Thirteen police officers also got hurt during the festival events. The music celebration continued despite the violence and arrests.
