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On Monday, mortar fire was reported in the streets of Blanc‑Mesnil, a commune in the Seine‑Saint‑Denis department. According to TF1‑LCI, the incident occurred while dozens of people were on the road, including schoolchildren who were on their way to a nearby gymnasium. The report states that more than 200 individuals engaged police officers in an exchange that lasted several minutes. The confrontation involved the throwing of projectiles and mortar fire, producing large clouds of smoke. During the clash, a teacher and an eight‑year‑old student sustained minor injuries. The two classes of CE2 students from the Jules Vallès school were subsequently escorted by law enforcement. Parents of the affected children expressed shock. “It’s extremely shocking. I think at some point there are limits! We have to be vigilant,” said one mother. Another added, “An child was hit yesterday. It could have been mine, yours. We are nowhere safe right now.” The incident is part of a series of events involving mortar fire in France. Similar attacks were reported earlier this week at a lycée in Chelles and at another school in Sartrouville. Investigations into all incidents are currently underway. Article source: LCI | Image credit: LCI
On Monday, mortar fire was reported in the streets of Blanc‑Mesnil, a commune in the Seine‑Saint‑Denis department. According to TF1‑LCI, the incident occurred while dozens of people were on the road, including schoolchildren who were on their way to a nearby gymnasium. The report states that more than 200 individuals engaged police officers in an exchange that lasted several minutes. The confrontation involved the throwing of projectiles and mortar fire, producing large clouds of smoke. During the clash, a teacher and an eight‑year‑old student sustained minor injuries. The two classes of CE2 students from the Jules Vallès school were subsequently escorted by law enforcement. Parents of the affected children expressed shock. “It’s extremely shocking. I think at some point there are limits! We have to be vigilant,” said one mother. Another added, “An child was hit yesterday. It could have been mine, yours. We are nowhere safe right now.” The incident is part of a series of events involving mortar fire in France. Similar attacks were reported earlier this week at a lycée in Chelles and at another school in Sartrouville. Investigations into all incidents are currently underway.
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