a high school attacked with fireworks mortars

A high school in Lyon (Rhône) was the target of fireworks mortars on its facade on Friday, November 10 in the morning in the 8th arrondissement, franceinfo learned from the department prefecture, confirming information from Actu Lyon.

According to the prefecture contacted by franceinfo, around ten individuals fired mortars on the facade of the La Martinière-Monplaisir high school at 7:30 a.m. They also burned trash cans in front of the school. There were no injuries. Two people were arrested, the prefecture also specifies. The profile of these individuals is not yet known and the reason for this attack has not yet been determined.

“Attacking a place of education is despicable”reacted on X the EELV mayor of Lyon Grégory Doucet. “This morning, the La Martinière-Monplaisir high school was targeted. The images of the conflagration broadcast on social networks are deeply shocking. I firmly condemn this attack of incredible violence”writes the elected official.