Activists associated with LFI faced assault in Brest; authorities initiate probe into incident

Two individuals were viciously assaulted, compelled to the ground, and brutally attacked. They intend to lodge a complaint, and the Prosecutor's Office in Brest has initiated a probe into the matter.

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2025 September 11 . 4:21 PM

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Activists affiliated with the Liberal Freedom Initiative assaulted in Brest; probe launched

Activists associated with LFI faced assault in Brest; authorities initiate probe into incident

In a shocking turn of events, members of La France insoumise (LFI) were violently attacked while organizing a school supply collection for the Secours populaire in Brest, Finistère, on Saturday, August 30th.

The attack, reported by ICI Breizh Izel, a local news outlet (ex-France Bleu), occurred in the parking lot of a hypermarket in the city centre at approximately 3:45 PM. According to eyewitness accounts, two individuals with their faces covered, only their eyes visible, knocked two militants to the ground and proceeded to beat them in the face and body.

Pierre-Yves Cadalen, LFI deputy for Finistère, reported the attack to ICI Breizh Izel. He believes the attack targeted the LFI movement and sees methods typical of far-right extremist groups in this attack.

This is not the first instance of violence against LFI members. In the past, a former deputy and his son, as well as an assistant mayor, have been convicted. The exact nature of their convictions, however, is not specified in the article. One of the victims had previously been threatened with death.

No further details about the perpetrators or the extent of injuries have been released. An investigation into the incident has been announced by the Brest prosecutor's office. The victims have announced they will file a complaint.

The Secours populaire is a French humanitarian organization that provides aid to those in need. The attack occurred during a community service event for the Secours populaire.

As the investigation continues, the community of Brest and the wider political landscape are left to grapple with the implications of this violent attack on democratic values and the rule of law.