Overview

• On July 17, a disoriented, half-naked woman armed with a kitchen knife lunged at the municipal police chief outside La Verrière train station as officers moved in to assist.
• The chief issued warnings and deployed tear gas twice to neutralize the attacker, preventing any injuries to herself or bystanders.
• Several bystanders captured the confrontation on video, amplifying public attention and prompting widespread praise for the officer’s composure.
• The assailant was arrested and placed in custody, and investigators are assessing whether to transfer her to a psychiatric facility.
• Mayor Nicolas Dainville lauded the officer’s “remarkable courage” and has appealed for official recognition and enhanced security and mental-health support.