[Peru] Riots: Mob violence

Around 10 April 2025 (as reported), in Huancayo (Junin), a group of residents from 9 de Octubre and Jr. Nemesio Raez Avenues, held, beat, and tied a man to a light pole, accusing the individual of theft attempt in the area. Local Police officers (Serenos) intervened rescuing the suspect from the mob and arrested him. There were no fatalities.

Severity

LOW

Occurred

2025-04-10

Country

Peru

Event type

riot

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