The attack occurred following the Europa League match between Olympique de Marseille and Benfica. A municipal councilor from the 13th and 14th arrondissements of Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône) was violently attacked with a knife at 12:30 a.m. in the night from Thursday to Friday, Le Parisien learned from a police source, confirming information from La Provence.
According to our information, this municipal councilor was returning home when a man tried to steal her bag before dragging her to the ground. She was then stabbed four times in the right breast. The elected official was slightly injured and taken to hospital. She filed a complaint.
His days not in danger
“Last night an elected official from my team was brutally attacked in the street for her bag. She courageously defended herself and received 4 stab wounds. Fortunately his life is not in danger. I want to reiterate my affection, my deep support and a speedy recovery,” reacted on X (ex-Twitter) Marion Bareille, mayor of the 13th and 14th arrondissements. The mayor of Marseille Benoît Payan also gave him his support, according to Provence.
According to the daily, the attack has no link with the victim's elected position. Contacted, the latter has so far not responded to our requests.