Grand Bassin: An Italian Tourist Assaulted, Two Members of VOH Arrested

A scene of unusual violence occurred on Thursday, May 14, around midday, in Grand-Bassin, shocking tourists and visitors alike. A 53-year-old Italian man was violently assaulted near the parking lot of the sacred site, in an incident that quickly gained national attention following the release of particularly shocking images.

A damning video, showing part of the assault on the Italian tourist, has been circulating on social media.