A bus driver in Strasbourg was attacked with a metal bar and a mortar during a violent incident, causing disruptions and raising concerns over rising violence in the city.
Bus driver attacked in Strasbourg
A bus driver was attacked in the Hautepierre area of Strasbourg on Sunday, October 18, according to a statement from the prefecture. The incident occurred when two individuals entered the bus operated by the Strasbourg transport company (CTS) around 10 p.m.Perpetrators used force and fire
One of the attackers broke the driver's safety window using a metal bar. According to the prefecture, other people hiding behind the bus stop boarded the bus and forced passengers to exit. One of the perpetrators launched a mortar inside the bus while another assaulted the driver.Driver overcomes the attack
The attackers attempted to take control of the vehicle but failed. The injured driver managed to extinguish the fire using a fire extinguisher. Bus and tram traffic was interrupted for the remainder of the service in the area.Other incidents of violence reported
Other acts of violence occurred in Strasbourg, including the fire of five vehicles located in the Cronenbourg neighborhood. The prefecture also mentioned that two minors were detained shortly after midnight for hostile graffiti on the facade of the New Civil Hospital.Prefect condemns the violence
The prefect of the Bas-Rhin strongly condemns such violence and vandalism, which nothing can justify, and which the residents of Strasbourg are suffering the consequences of, according to the prefecture's statement.
