The track of the family conflict is privileged by the investigators of the gendarmerie after the aggression of which the mayor of Marsanne (Drôme), Damien Lagier, was victim on Monday.
The chosen one was hit by a car near his home in the village.
His brother is suspected of being the driver of the vehicle, reports France Bleu Drôme Ardèche.
The victim filed a complaint after being knocked down.
The mayor had already brought to the attention of the justice of the facts of harassment, threats and defamation this Friday.
The association of mayors of the Drôme is studying the possibility of bringing a civil action.
Previous threats
The chosen one was injured in the knee and was prescribed fifteen days of ITT.
His brother has in the past taken legal action on several occasions for disputes with the municipality.
He also sent Damien Lagier and the rest of the municipal team threatening letters.
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