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Revenge attacks fears hit Thônex

Wednesday, 7 June 2023 06:30

Fear of reprisals is keeping many residents in Thônex indoors during the evening.

A week ago, an 18 year old was stabbed to death in the center of the commune. 

Locals say young people are staying in and it seems the area is under a curfew. They add there are rumours the young man’s family are in search of revenge. The Tribune de Genève reports the family of the alleged killer are under police protection. 

In a sign of the tension, the police have been called out to the area several times over the past few days.

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