It is a family conflict which had already overflowed publicly during a municipal council last February, Damien Lagier and the elected officials of the commune of Marsanne having received threatening letters from the brother of the mayor. Brother who also launched several procedures against the municipality.
The conflict took a more worrying turn on Monday. In circumstances that the gendarmerie investigation will have to clarify, Damien Lagier was attacked at his home. He was reportedly hit by a car driven by his brother. Seriously affected in the knee, the chosen one has 15 days of ITT. He filed a complaint following the attack. The mayor of Marsanne had already taken legal action on July 8 for harassment, threats and defamation.
The association of mayors of the Drôme plans to bring a civil action to support it.