Vandalism of Saint Nizier Church During a Far-Left Protest

Case information

Incident date: Jun 30, 2024
Country: France
Place: Lyon
Categories: Social Hostility / Intolerance
Attack Against: Faith
Perpetrator / Motive Indicators: Radical Left
Hate Crime & Violent Incidents: Vandalism (all)
Vandalism of Church
Place of Incident: Church
Bias Indicators: Organized Hate Groups
Significance of Property/Structure/Location to religious community
Victim/Witness Perception
Reported to Police: Unknown
Response of Local Authorities: Unknown

Several graffitied slogans appeared on the facade of Saint Nizier church in Lyon during a large antifa protest.