Renewed fears of syringe attacks come as 145 people across France reported being stabbed with needles at annual street music festival, La Fête de la Musique. A spokeswoman for the Interior Ministry said: “The ministry is taking this very seriously."
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- 145 people reported being assaulted with syringes during the Fête de la Musique festival.
- Victims were mainly young women, with several hospitalized. 7s
- 12 suspects have been detained in connection with the attacks. 12s
- Officials have not confirmed if needles contained drugs such as Rohypnol or GHB. 45s
- France's Interior Ministry is treating the incidents seriously and investigating. 53s