A French bus driver, who was badly beaten by passengers, died after being asked to wear masks, in line with measures to combat the emerging Corona Virus, which drew condemnation from the country's political leaders for the actions of the aggressors.
Philippe Mongiu, 59, daughter of Marie, said that he was brain dead after being attacked in Bayonne (southwest) last weekend. He died in hospital on Friday after his family decided to stop the recovery equipment.
"We decided to separate him from resuscitation devices, and we were supported by doctors," Mary added.
Two men were charged with attempted murder in this case. Prosecutor Jerome Bourier has said that he will request an amendment of the charges after the death of Mongio.
French Prime Minister, Jean-Castex, extended his greetings to Mongio. "The Republic recognizes him as an ideal citizen and you will not forget him," he wrote on Twitter. The law will punish the perpetrators of this sordid crime. ”
Kiolis - one of the drivers - said his colleagues had refused to work after the attack, but would resume work on Monday under strict security arrangements.
This will include the deployment of security personnel on buses operating in Bayonne and the surrounding area.
The prosecutor's office said that three other people were also accused of being linked to the attack, two of them because of failing to help a person in danger and the third to try to hide a suspect.