A 13-year-old girl was allegedly dragged into the toilets of a busy KFC in central Paris and gang-raped by four men. The shocking attack happened late Monday night, 1st December, inside the Forum des Halles shopping centre — one of the city’s busiest hotspots.
Four Men Arrested for Brutal Attack on Teen
Police swooped on four suspects aged 18 to 24 at the scene. They face charges for raping a minor under 15. The men remain in custody, grilled by the Juvenile Protection Unit, experts in child abuse cases.
The victim has been rushed into medical and psychological care. Authorities are treating the case with top priority given the girl’s age and the savage nature of the attack.
Teen Separated From Friends Before Assault
The 13-year-old was out with friends in the packed Châtelet-Les Halles area when the suspects allegedly lured her away into the KFC toilets. They isolated her from her group and exploited the busy shopping centre to carry out the vile attack.
Forum des Halles is a bustling nerve centre in Paris, with thousands passing through daily. The sheer brazenness of the assault in such a public place has sparked fury over security and CCTV coverage.
Passerby Finds Victim, Calls Police
A passerby stumbled upon the traumatised girl and heard her tearful account. Their quick thinking led to an urgent police response.
The victim identified her attackers nearby, allowing cops to arrest all four men on the spot before they fled.
Forensics and CCTV Fuelling Investigation
Under French law, any sexual act with under-15s is prosecuted as rape — consent or not. Detectives are collecting DNA evidence, witness testimonies, and CCTV footage from Forum des Halles and the KFC.
Phone records are also under the microscope to map the suspects’ movements and calls.
The Juvenile Protection Unit continues to lead the case, working tirelessly to support the young victim and lock down justice.
