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Antibes School Stabbing: Ex-Pupil Formally Investigated for Attempted Murder

Prosecutors requested pretrial detention pending a judge’s ruling.

Overview

  • Prosecutor Éric Camous said the 18-year-old former pupil was placed under formal investigation for armed entry into a school and attempted murder.
  • A 52-year-old teacher is seriously injured in hospital, while a 16-year-old student suffered head wounds but is not in life-threatening condition.
  • The attacker was calmed by the headmaster and then arrested by responding police shortly after the assault.
  • The suspect acknowledged the stabbings, told investigators he heard voices, and an initial psychiatric assessment noted serious disorders without a definitive diagnosis.
  • Two associates identified via online conversations—a girlfriend and another young man—were detained on suspicion of encouraging the attack, as the court weighs pretrial detention for the suspect.