Sciences Po Lyon

Sciences Po Lyon is a university located in Lyon, France. It is currently newsworthy due to the death of Quentin Deranque, a 23-year-old mathematics student, who was fatally assaulted near the university on February 12th. The incident has sparked a murder inquiry and fueled political tensions in France. Nine individuals associated with the far-left have been charged in connection with Deranque's death. In response, police have also questioned seven individuals with ties to far-right groups and conducted searches of their homes. The investigation aims to clarify the circumstances surrounding the attack. The case is politically sensitive, involving individuals from both far-left and far-right political factions, and has drawn national attention, including scrutiny of a member of the French National Assembly.