Two American brothers, aged 24 and 28, reported being attacked by street vendors near the Eiffel Tower after trying to film the sellers. The altercation took place in the afternoon, with one brother allegedly struck in the face with a mini Eiffel Tower. Although the vendors fled before police arrived, one suspect was taken into custody shortly thereafter. A police source noted that while assaults on tourists are uncommon, conflicts among vendors over territory occur. The tourists chose not to receive medical attention despite minor injuries.
The brothers aged 24 and 28, visiting from the US, filed a complaint after being assaulted by street vendors near the Eiffel Tower.
A police source mentioned, 'the brothers' injuries were really minor and they did not want to be taken to the hospital.'
A police source emphasized, 'the investigation is only just beginning' after a suspect matching the vendor description was arrested.
The source noted that while assaults on tourists are rare, there are frequent altercations among street vendors over territory.
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