Needle Attacks Target Young Festival-Goers
Seventeen young girls, aged 14-20, were victims of mysterious needle attacks at music festivals, raising safety concerns among attendees and organizers.
Overview
- Seventeen girls aged 14-20 were attacked with needles at music festivals.
- The incidents have raised significant safety concerns for festival attendees.
- Authorities are investigating the mysterious needle attacks.
- Victims reported feeling unwell after the incidents, prompting medical attention.
- Festival organizers are urged to enhance security measures to protect attendees.
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"…Nearly 150 people reported being pricked with needles across France over the weekend, during its nationwide music festival Fête de la Musique."
USA TODAY·7d·FAQ
A total of 145 people nationwide reported being jabbed with syringes during the Fête de la Musique music festivals in France.
Most of the victims were young girls and women aged between 14 and 20 years old.
Toxicology tests have not yet confirmed the presence of any drugs. Officials are still investigating whether the syringes contained incapacitating substances like GHB or Rohypnol.
Authorities and festival organizers are urged to increase security measures such as more thorough bag checks, enhanced medical tents, and real-time monitoring of social media for threats to protect attendees.
Yes, French police have detained 12 suspects in connection with the syringe attacks across multiple locations in France.
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