
Martin, 24, and his friends were beaten up by several dozen individuals who called them “faschos” and “dirty white people”
On October 31, Martin, 24, and a group of young Catholics were violently attacked in Rouen by several dozen individuals calling them “fascists” and “dirty white people.” Four of them were taken to the emergency room.
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The attack occurred on October 31, Halloween evening, in Rouen. Martin, 24, and his friends were attacked by several dozen individuals.
On October 31, Martin, 24, and his friends were violently beaten by several dozen individuals who called them “fascists” and “dirty white people.” Four of them ended up in the emergency room.

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