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The spokesman of "yellow vests" in Puy-en-Velay (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) was arrested Saturday and placed in custody at the end of the event.
He insults his girlfriend, in return he gives him a punch
Jerome Batret was arrested by police after violently striking another demonstrator, according to information collected by Europe 1. The victim, 32 years old and highly alcoholic, reportedly insulted the companion of the local leader of "yellow vests". In response, Jerome Batret would have given a violent blow to the young man who had to be admitted to the hospital.
Placed in custody, the spokesman for "yellow vests" in Puy-en-Velay has asserted his right to silence against investigators.
According to the authorities, about 130 people had participated calmly Saturday in the rally in the streets of the city.