Quentin Deranque, a 23-year-old student, was fatally beaten in Lyon while volunteering to protect a group of feminists from the Némésis collective who were protesting against the appearance of Rima Hassan at a conference. The incident occurred on February 12 and has caused outrage in France. Prosecutor Thierry Dran revealed that at least six masked individuals participated in the violent act, leading to a criminal investigation for deliberate homicide and aggravated violence.

The circumstances leading to Deranque’s death are under scrutiny, with the investigation focusing on potential involvement from the "antifa" movement. The local authorities have initiated two separate inquiries: one criminal for homicide and another for aggravated violence due to multiple factors including group assembly and the use of weapons. So far, no arrests have been made in connection with the lynching.

The story has stirred significant public sentiment and debates regarding safety in political protests, the role of youth activism, and the extremes of ideological confrontations in contemporary France. The shocking nature of the attack raises questions about the broader implications for political discourse and expression in a country deeply engaged in tumultuous socio-political discussions.