William Molinié / Photo credits: SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP 09:13 a.m., January 16, 2024

Four teenage girls have been taken into custody after a punitive street raid in Le Havre last week. Suspected of two assaults on young girls, the scene was filmed and shared on social networks.

Four teenage girls aged between 15 and 16 have been taken into custody after a punitive raid on the street in Le Havre last week, suspected of having twice assaulted two schoolgirls. Videos posted on social media last week showed a young high school girl being beaten, punched and kicked.

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A text message is believed to be at the root of the dispute

During this punitive expedition, the girl is forced to undress before being rescued by a couple who witnessed the scene. According to information from Europe 1, a text message is at the origin of the dispute. Another victim, aged 14, filed a complaint but refused to reveal the identity of the attackers for fear of reprisals.

The four teenagers arrested were taken into custody. They are being prosecuted for violence in a meeting, death threats, and capturing and disseminating images that undermine the integrity of the person. They face up to five years in prison. Their police custody is expected to be extended, until tomorrow morning at the latest.