Seven Minors Arrested in Bordeaux for Violent Robberies Targeting Students

The suspects, aged 15 to 17, face charges for dozens of attacks marked by extreme violence, with four placed in pre-trial detention and others under judicial supervision.

• A total of 82 victims, mostly students, have been identified since early 2024, with incidents concentrated near tramway stops in northern Bordeaux, particularly in the Cité des Aubiers area.
• The minors, aged 15 to 17, allegedly isolated victims and used extreme violence, sometimes with weapons, to steal items such as bank cards, mobile phones, and branded clothing, often filming the attacks.
• Four of the seven arrested suspects are in pre-trial detention, while others are under electronic monitoring, in a closed educational center, or under judicial supervision.
• One suspect is linked to 28 attacks, with the others connected to between 7 and 22 offenses each, according to authorities.
• Police searches recovered a significant number of stolen items, and investigations are ongoing to address the broader impact of the crimes on public safety.

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