An inquiry has unveiled that several suspects connected to the lynching of far-right activist Quentin Deranque in Lyon, France, are affiliated with ultra-left groups. According to reports from AFP, these suspects do not have any prior records that deem them a threat to state security. The violence occurred during an event featuring Rima Hassan, a Member of the European Parliament from the far-left party La France Insoumise (LFI), where Deranque was attacked by a group of masked individuals.

Quentin Deranque, a 23-year-old, was attacked and beaten by at least six masked individuals on the outskirts of the event held on Thursday, December 12. Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries on Saturday, December 14. The prosecutor in Lyon, Thierry Dran, has confirmed the details surrounding the incident, which has sparked outrage and concern over political violence within the country. As of now, there have been no arrests made in relation to the attack, provoking frustration and apprehension within the far-right community.

The ultra-right women's collective, Némésis, has asserted that Deranque was responsible for ensuring the safety of its members who protested against the event organized by Hassan. The incident is being linked to antifascist activists, indicating a troubling escalation in political violence and a growing polarization between opposing political ideologies in France. This case raises critical questions about safety, political expression, and the boundaries of activism in a highly charged political environment.