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19-Year-Old Faces Trial for Doctor Assault

Published: 2024-08-29

A 19-year-old woman has been arrested and is set to face trial for allegedly assaulting a doctor in the northern districts of Marseille.

The incident, which occurred on August 12, involved the young woman and an 11-year-old accomplice attacking the doctor after she refused to issue a prescription.

The doctor, still traumatized, has not returned to her practice, raising concerns about the future of the medical office.

The accused, who has a history of violent offenses, will appear before the Marseille correctional court, while the minor will face a juvenile judge.

The case has sparked outrage in the medical community, highlighting the growing issue of violence against healthcare professionals in the area.