Toulouse. A violent brawl between armed adolescents
A violent brawl took place this Saturday around 4 p.m., in the area of Saint-Martin du Touch, west of Toulouse. Under the gaze of many shocked witnesses, teenagers equipped with iron bars violently insulted each other and then clashed for several minutes. One of the protagonists sustained minor head injuries. The violence escalated when one of the participants exposed a handgun. A traumatic scene for the neighborhood which obviously warned the emergency services.
And when the police intervened, the dispute was still ongoing. The officials separated everyone before apprehending four people.
Police demand the tram stop
The bearer of the gun and an accomplice attempted to flee discreetly, heading for a bus stop. Then they got on a streetcar around 6 p.m. But thanks to video surveillance, the police were spotted and demanded the immediate stop of the line. Surprised by the turn of events, the suspects then got out of the train. And at the sight of the police, the minor gave his weapon to his girlfriend, hoping that she hides it. This attempt to cover up the evidence failed as the two fugitives were eventually arrested. After checking, the gun was actually just a replica, used for airsoft.
A total of six minors were taken into police custody. They are currently auditioned. According to the first elements reported, the twenty participants would come from two rival bands of Colomiers and Blagnac and would meet regularly to do battle. The national police, in charge of investigations by the Toulouse prosecutor’s office, should know more after the interrogations.