French police probe gang rape of 12-year-old Jewish girl in 'antisemitic crime' - report

One of the suspected perpetrators of the crime was an ex-boyfriend of the victim who reportedly said he was moved by vengeance after the victim hid from him her Jewish identity. 

 French police officers stand guard in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, France on November 14, 2015. Photo by Laurence Geai/Flash90 (photo credit: Laurence Geai/Flash90)
French police officers stand guard in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, France on November 14, 2015. Photo by Laurence Geai/Flash90
(photo credit: Laurence Geai/Flash90)

A 12-year-old Jewish girl reported to the police last week that she had been gang raped by three teenagers aged between 12-14 in what has been characterized an antisemitic crime, according to Le Parisien on Tuesday. 

The crime occurred in the Parisian suburb of Courbevoie. 

Le Parisien added that the three suspects are set to be brought to court on Tuesday.

Suspect moved by vengeance  

 People walk in Courbevoie near Paris, France, January 31, 2022.  (credit: REUTERS/SARAH MEYSSONNIER)
People walk in Courbevoie near Paris, France, January 31, 2022. (credit: REUTERS/SARAH MEYSSONNIER)

One of the suspected perpetrators of the crime was an ex-boyfriend of the victim who reportedly said he was moved by vengeance after the victim hid from him her Jewish identity

Furthermore, Le Parisien noted that investigators found in the suspect's phone antisemitic remarks and images, among which were a burned Israeli flag

An additional suspect told the police, according to Le Parisen, that he hit the victim because she had made negative comments on Palestine.