A two-year-old child was injured by mortar fire during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday in Lyon.
The police were called at 12:10 a.m. Wednesday for a child injured by a fireworks mortar, on Place Bellecour in Lyon.
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His parents said at the scene that he had been hit in one eye and one ear.
Possible permanent disability
The child was taken care of by emergency services. His life prognosis is not in jeopardy, but he risks permanent disability.
The origin of the shots, in an area covered by video protection, remains to be determined. The police were put in charge of the investigation.
