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Arson Targets Home of French Prison Guards in Liancourt

A deliberate attack involving gasoline was carried out on May 6, escalating a wave of violence against prison staff across France.

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Overview

  • The home of a prison guard couple in Liancourt was targeted in a gasoline-fueled arson attempt during the early hours of May 6.
  • The attack involved blocking exits and setting fire to gasoline containers, though the fire was contained to the façade and front door, causing partial damage.
  • The female guard, inside the house at the time, alerted firefighters and escaped unharmed.
  • An investigation has been opened by the Beauvais prosecutor’s office, classifying the attack as property damage by dangerous means against public authority figures.
  • This incident is part of a broader series of violent acts against French prison facilities and staff, linked to narcotrafficking networks opposing government reforms.