On September 18, 2025, during an intersyndical demonstration in Montpellier against the Bayrou budget, a group of approximately thirty individuals associated with far-right ideology spent over two hours wandering through the city center, committing multiple acts of provocation and violence. Despite several reports to the police, the group targeted high school students, demonstrators, human rights observers, and bar patrons. Police were present in large numbers but intervened minimally, and no arrests were made. One of the victims, Sébastien, who was injured while helping another person, ended up being pursued for violence along with six others suspected of being part of the group. The investigation into the incident has raised many questions, especially regarding the limited number of suspects prosecuted and the lack of inquiry into the violence that preceded the attack at a local bar. Sébastien, who was with his girlfriend and a friend at a café terrace, suffered a broken nose and cheekbone and required two surgeries to repair the damage. He was beaten by a group of masked individuals, some of whom were later identified as part of a far-right group that had been wandering the city center for hours. Despite the presence of police, who were deployed in anticipation of potential far-right actions, their response was minimal. Sébastien, who filed a complaint, is now among those accused of "violence not resulting in any work incapacity." The investigation report indicates that six individuals are being prosecuted for attacking Sébastien and another bar patron, while a third victim, who was also injured, was excluded from the legal process because his attackers could not be identified. The investigation into the events of September 18 has revealed inconsistencies and raised concerns about the impartiality of the police. According to the report, a "fight broke out on the Place des Beaux-Arts between individuals with an identity-based behavior and other militant demonstrators." However, testimonies and video evidence suggest a different sequence of events. The group of far-right individuals was first spotted on a parking lot near the demonstration site, where they were described as "individuals with an identity-based behavior." Despite reports from the principal of a local high school, the police did not intervene as the group targeted students with sexist insults and threats. The group was later seen again near the demonstration site, where they were evacuated by police but soon reappeared, continuing their provocations. At around 15:30, the group arrived at the Le Manchester bar, where they attacked two customers who had asked them to leave. One of the victims, Sébastien, intervened and was subsequently attacked by the group, leading to his injuries. Despite the presence of police, no arrests were made. The investigation report, which includes photos and videos from the Montpellier Freedom Observatory, details the police’s lack of action. The report also highlights the lack of follow-up on the group's activities, with only six members being investigated, while others were questioned but not pursued further. The use of surveillance footage, which could have provided clearer evidence, was limited due to technical issues, leading to the exclusion of one of the victims from the legal process. The investigation’s handling of the incident raises questions about the police’s role and impartiality in responding to political violence.