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French LGBTQ activist hospitalised after  homophobic attack in Paris
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French LGBTQ activist hospitalised after homophobic attack in Paris

A prominent French LGBTQ rights activist, Pierre Picavet, was hospitalized after being attacked with a bottle in Paris. The incident occurred late Saturday night as Picavet exited a bar in the Marais district. He suffered injuries including internal bleeding and a head wound. Picavet is the president of FLAG!, an organization focused on combating discrimination against LGBTQ individuals within France's interior and justice ministries. Prosecutors reported that the assailant used homophobic slurs during the attack and was later arrested. The attacker had no prior criminal record and was under the influence of alcohol at the time. Local authorities, including Paris Mayor Emmanuel Gregoire, strongly condemned the attack.

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French LGBTQ activist hospitalised after homophobic attack in Paris

A prominent French LGBTQ rights activist, Pierre Picavet, was hospitalized after being attacked with a bottle in Paris. The incident occurred late Saturday night as Picavet exited a bar in the Marais district. He suffered injuries including internal bleeding and a head wound. Picavet is the president of FLAG!, an organization focused on combating discrimination against LGBTQ individuals within France's interior and justice ministries. Prosecutors reported that the assailant used homophobic slurs during the attack and was later arrested. The attacker had no prior criminal record and was under the influence of alcohol at the time. Local authorities, including Paris Mayor Emmanuel Gregoire, strongly condemned the attack.

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