Elderly Woman Violently Assaulted in Marseille; 21-Year-Old Suspect Arrested

A 73-year-old woman was violently assaulted in Marseille, France, on May 12, 2025, near Place de Strasbourg. The suspect, a 21-year-old man, was apprehended. The assault, captured on CCTV, shows the suspect knocking the woman to the ground, causing head injuries. 'It was a brutal attack,' said a local resident who witnessed the incident from their window. The victim was quickly taken to the hospital and is now in stable condition. The suspect, identified through the city's urban surveillance system, is currently under investigation. Police are appealing for any further witnesses to come forward.