According to reports from French Jewish community websites and other sources, six members of the Jewish community affiliated with the Jewish Defense League (Ligue de Defense Juive – LDJ) – were arrested in eastern France after they allegedly beat Neo Nazis.

The reported victims were identified by the suspects from Neo Nazi website, where they are depicted making the Nazi salute.

Attacks occurred in a number of areas including Lyon and Villeurbanne. The suspects are accused of beating one victim and then locking him in a car trunk.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)