Geneva police had to intervene when a 17-year-old, boy, who’s autistic and suffers from a social phobia – was attacked by ten other teens in Petit Saconnex on Friday afternoon.
Witnesses say the boy was struck with sharp objects and baseball bats. He suffered head injuries and needed stitches at the hospital.
Police are not providing any further details – including if there have been any arrests – as all the suspects are under age.
Thousands of Swiss nationals stuck in middle east
Bern says it’s not able to repatriate thousands of Swiss citizens who are either resident in the middle east - or stranded as their flights have been cancelled.
Anti-war demonstrators in Geneva
Around a hundred people gathered in Geneva yesterday evening to protest the war in Iran.
Parmelin signs EU deal
Swiss President Guy Parmelin met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels yesterday to advance a new package of bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU.
Parliament moves closer to end murder loophole
Switzerland is moving closer to abolishing the 30 year statute of limitations for murder.
Water worker buried alive
A worker has died after being buried alive in canton Fribourg.
Petition for quiet cars on trains
A woman from Biel in canton Bern has launched an online petition calling for quiet carriages in second class on Swiss trains.
