# Assault of young Catholics at the Saint-Romain fair in Rouen > On 2 November 2026, at the entrance to the Saint-Romain fair in Rouen, some fifteen young Catholics were allegedly assaulted by several dozen individuals; several victims were hospitalized and complaints were filed. On 4 November, Pascal Praud criticized media coverage of the case and spoke of "Catholics lynched in Rouen". The same day, Gabrielle Cluzel spoke out on "anti-white racism" and called on politicians after remarks by a deputy mayor of Rouen. On 5 November, Yann Baly, president of the Agrif, denounced a rise in anti-white racism and blamed the left and La France insoumise after the assault. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 4 events in Seine-Maritime, followed from 2 November 2026 to 5 November 2026. 28 articles from 9 sources (society, security); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 18:15. - Status: ongoing - Category: Society, Security - Place: Seine-Maritime - First detected: 2 November 2026 at 16:06 - Updated: 5 November 2026 at 18:15 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/361-assault-of-young-catholics-at-the-saint-romain-fair-in-rouen ## Coverage angles The center treats the case from a judicial and factual angle (prosecutor's details, complaints, referral), while the right highlights the racist and anti-Christian nature of the assault, victim testimony and political responsibilities. **Common ground** - An assault targeted a group of young Catholics near the Saint-Romain fair in Rouen - Four complaints have been filed and at least one injured person hospitalized - The facts took place on a Saturday evening, late October 2026 **Differences** - The center speaks of 'brawl', the right contests this term and speaks of 'attack' - The right highlights 'anti-white racism' and 'anti-Christian hatred', an angle absent from the provided central articles - The right criticizes the silence of the left and politicians, an element not present in the central articles ## Timeline (4 events) ### 2 November 2026 — [Rouen: about a dozen young Catholics assaulted at Saint-Romain Fair](https://acturadar.com/en/events/7193-rouen-about-a-dozen-young-catholics-assaulted-at-saint-romain-fair.md) At the entrance to the Saint-Romain Fair in Rouen, about a dozen young Catholics were allegedly assaulted by several dozen individuals; several victims were hospitalized and complaints were filed. 9 sources, 24 articles · Rouen — Seine-Maritime ### 4 November 2026 — [Pascal Praud questions media coverage of "Catholics lynched in Rouen"](https://acturadar.com/en/events/9034-pascal-praud-questions-media-coverage-of-catholics-lynched-in-rouen.md) In his editorial on CNEWS, Pascal Praud criticizes media coverage and evokes "Catholics lynched in Rouen". 2 sources, 2 articles · Nationwide ### 4 November 2026 — [Gabrielle Cluzel speaks out on 'anti-white racism' and challenges politicians](https://acturadar.com/en/events/9244-gabrielle-cluzel-speaks-out-on-anti-white-racism-and-challenges-politicians.md) Gabrielle Cluzel calls on politicians to move beyond their ideological blind spots regarding anti-white racism, following comments by the deputy mayor of Rouen. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 5 November 2026 — [Anti-white racism: Agrif president alarmed after assault on Catholic youth in Rouen](https://acturadar.com/en/events/10844-anti-white-racism-agrif-president-alarmed-after-assault-on-catholic-youth-in.md) Yann Baly, president of Agrif, denounces a rise in anti-white racism and blames the left and La France Insoumise following the assault on a group of Catholic youth in Rouen. 1 sources, 1 articles · Rouen — Seine-Maritime --- Cite as: Acturadar, “Assault of young Catholics at the Saint-Romain fair in Rouen”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/361-assault-of-young-catholics-at-the-saint-romain-fair-in-rouen Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology