Jewish Man Wearing Yarmulke Attacked In France

May 1, 2010

Author: Staff Writer

Source: The Charleston Gazette

Wire Service: AP

http://wvgazette.com/ap/ApInternational/201005010115

French Jewish groups and police say a man wearing a yarmulke, or skullcap, has been stabbed and beaten in eastern France.

Jewish groups say Friday's assault in the city of Strasbourg appears to be an anti-Semitic attack.

Police say they took two suspects into custody, both of whom have a history of psychiatric problems. The victim was hospitalized for injuries to the head, back and shoulders.