Rouen launches aggravated-violence probe after video shows far-right clash
Rouen prosecutors opened an investigation for aggravated violence after a viral video showed far-right militants assaulting a man during street clashes with left-wing protesters.
After a video circulated on social media showing masked far-right activists beating a man in Rouen's centre, prosecutors initiated an aggravated-violence investigation. The footage, shared by Blast on X, also showed police officers breaking through the group to reach the injured victim. The prosecutor confirmed that the national police are handling the case.
Seine-Maritime prefect reported relevant elements under article 40. Socialist deputy Florence Herouin-Léautey and mayor Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol have written to the prefect, citing repeated far-right aggression and urging the prime minister to dissolve organisations including Les Normaux and Action française, which have taken part in recent identity marches.
Why it matters
The probe highlights rising street violence in Rouen and political pressure to curb extremist groups.
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