Morocco
Moroccan-Spanish Real Estate Developer Found Murdered in Mohammedia
A young real estate developer, around thirty years old, was found dead in front of his house in Mohammedia. An investigation has been opened to elucidate this murder.
Topic
Violence and assaults
France
Marseille Imam and Son Linked to Drug Investigation After Violent Attack
Investigators found drugs and cash at the home of Imam Ismaïl, head of the Bleuets mosque, threatened with closure, and father of the 21-year-old young man, known to the police, who was thrown from the third floor by a hooded five-man commando in the night from Monday to Tuesday in Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône).
Morocco
Fatal Knife Attack in Laâyoune: Suspect Arrested After Woman Found Dead in Home
In Morocco, a woman suffered serious injuries from a knife attack and died. A man was arrested by elements of the prefectural judicial police service in the city of Laâyoune.
Morocco
Hotel Employee in Fez Sentenced to 2 Years for Attempted Rape of American Tourist
An employee of a hotel in Fez was sentenced by the court of first instance of the city to two years in prison for "attempted rape and indecent assault with violence" on a foreign tourist staying at the hotel.
Morocco
Study Reveals Rising Domestic Violence Against Men in Morocco
Violence against men by women in couples is a growing phenomenon in Morocco, a recent study reveals.
Morocco
Violent Assault in Marrakech Hammam Leaves Wife Hospitalized, Husband Under Investigation
An investigation was opened on Sunday, August 25 by the Marrakech police, following a violent assault in a hammam.
Morocco
Stone-Throwing Attacks on Moroccan Highway Leave Cars Damaged, Passengers Injured
Several cars were attacked by unknown individuals with stone throwing on the highway at the entrance to the city of Asfi.
Morocco
Fatal Altercation at Moroccan Wedding Leaves One Dead in Moulay Yacoub Province
A young man of around 20 years old died on Sunday after a violent altercation that occurred during a wedding in a house in Ain Chqef, in the province of Moulay Yacoub.
France
Moroccan Man Facing Deportation Charged with Attempted Murder at French Train Station
A 45-year-old man, presumably of Moroccan origin, has been indicted and detained for attempted murder on a 31-year-old woman in the night of August 13 to 14, outside the Savigny-sur-Orge (Essonne) train station.
Sport
Barcelona Star Lamine Yamal's Father Target of Planned Attack, Three Suspects Arrested
New developments in the case of Mounir Nasraoui, the father of Lamine Yamal, victim of a knife attack on Wednesday night in the Rocafonda neighborhood of Mataró (Barcelona). According to the preliminary investigation by the Mossos d’Esquadra, the three suspects arrested had planned to assassinate the father of the football star.
Sport
Barcelona Star Lamine Yamal's Father Stabbed in Possible Hate Crime Attack
Is Mounir Nasraoui, the father of Lamine Yamal, paying the price for his son’s choice to play for the Spanish national team instead of the Atlas Lions? This is in any case one of the hypotheses favored by the Mossos d’Esquadra who are pursuing their investigation into the knife attack he suffered on Wednesday in the Rocafonda neighborhood of Mataró (Barcelona).
Morocco
Violent Clash on Marrakech's Famous Square Raises Tourism Concerns
A violent altercation broke out on the famous Jamaa el-Fna square in Marrakech, between a group of African migrants and juice vendors. This confrontation took a dramatic turn, leading to the partial amputation of the finger of a police commissioner who intervened to restore order. The victim was quickly taken care of by the emergency services and transported to the hospital.