Vocal condemnation after attack near Brigitte Macron’s family home in Amiens

In Amiens, northern France, a night of tension unfolded as a group of protesters moved through the streets near a well-known chocolate shop owned by the Trogneux family, part of Brigitte Macron’s extended lineage. The incident drew swift condemnation from Brigitte Macron, who spoke after the fact about the attack on her relative and the need for accountability. Seven men and one woman were detained by police in connection with the assault, which involved insults and physical aggression toward the store’s manager and left many in shock over the display of violence in a public square. The attack appeared to stem from demonstrations over pension reform, which were already drawing attention at the time due to ongoing political commentary broadcast on a major television network. The small confrontation outside the shop reportedly involved objects being hurled and windows splintered, though property damage was not extensive. A resident of the building above the shop, Jean-Baptiste Trogneux, stepped onto the stairs and confronted the marchers, an act that led to a chaotic scene below. Brigitte Macron later commented to press agencies that the actions taken by the assailants reflected cowardice and a disregard for democratic values. The family stressed that the incident was not just an attack on an individual but an attack on a family connected to a national figure. By Tuesday, Jean-Baptiste had not sought medical care but was kept under medical observation as a precaution, reflecting the seriousness with which authorities treated the injuries and the threat level in the immediate aftermath, according to the victim’s relatives and local officials (AFP).