There must be more to this story

[Lehaut]

We lived in a village in Manche where feelings ran deep over disputes that took place half a century ago, but this one takes some beating:

https://www.rtl.fr/actu/justice-faits-divers/normandie-un-maire-retrouve-avec-des-clous-plantes-aux-mains-et-dans-ses-talons-7900204436

The use of a pneumatic nail gun adds a touch of Stephen King to the story.

[Martin963]

Truly awful,   there are some sick people around.

Watching French TV though one sees more and more incidents of this sort where Mayors are attacked,   often in public places with apparently no concern or worry on the part of the perpetrator about being witnessed or even filmed.    One gets the impression that the increase in hassle - from low level insults and incivilités right through to being <<grièvement blessé>> is putting a lot of current Mayors off seeking re-election when the time comes.   One can't blame them.