# Vaucluse: convictions for assault and antisemitic threats

> In August 2026, a Jewish Australian tourist couple is assaulted in a hypermarket in Le Pontet, in Vaucluse. On 27 October 2026, an Irish citizen receives a six-month suspended prison sentence for this assault; the civil parties consider the sentence "not deterrent enough". The next day, 28 October, an Irish national is sentenced to a six-month suspended prison sentence in Avignon for antisemitic threats, notably "Ramenez Hitler".

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 2 events in Vaucluse, followed from 27 October 2026 to 28 October 2026. 3 articles from 3 sources (justice); last updated on 28 October 2026 at 16:50.

- Status: ongoing
- Category: Justice
- Place: Vaucluse
- First detected: 27 October 2026 at 17:44
- Updated: 28 October 2026 at 16:50
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/117-vaucluse-convictions-for-assault-and-antisemitic-threats

## Timeline (2 events)

### 27 October 2026 — [Vaucluse: Irishman given suspended sentence for assault on Jewish tourists in Pontet](https://acturadar.com/en/events/2099-vaucluse-irishman-given-suspended-sentence-for-assault-on-jewish-tourists-in.md)

An Irish citizen who assaulted a couple of Australian Jewish tourists in a hypermarket in Pontet in August 2026 was sentenced to six months in prison with a suspended term. Civil parties consider the sentence 'not dissuasive enough'.

2 sources, 2 articles · Le Pontet — Vaucluse

### 28 October 2026 — [Avignon : un Irlandais condamné pour des menaces antisémites](https://acturadar.com/en/events/3022-avignon-un-irlandais-condamne-pour-des-menaces-antisemites.md)

Un ressortissant irlandais a été condamné à six mois de prison avec sursis à Avignon pour des menaces antisémites, notamment « Ramenez Hitler ».

1 sources, 1 articles · Avignon — Vaucluse

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