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During New Year's Eve on December 31, a two-year-old child was hit by mortar fire in Lyon. Injured in the eye and ear, he could remain permanently disabled.
A two-year-old child was seriously injured by a fireworks mortar shot on the night of Tuesday December 31 to Wednesday January 1, during Christmas Eve in Lyon, a police source confirmed to AFP. The incident took place on Place Bellecour, in the center of the city.
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An investigation has been opened
Alerted at 12:10 a.m., the police noticed that the child had been hit in one eye and one ear, according to statements from his parents on site. Treated immediately by emergency services, his vital prognosis is not in jeopardy, but doctors fear that he could remain permanently disabled.
The origin of the shooting remains to be clarified. The area, under video protection, could provide clues to investigators to identify those responsible. An investigation was opened by the police.
