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Knife Fight at Nantes Remand Prison Leaves Five Inmates Lightly Injured

Union officials blame severe overcrowding for rising tensions fueled by hard-to-detect contraband.

Overview

  • Fire and rescue services said they responded to a bladed fight involving five detainees, with four transported to Nantes University Hospital for minor injuries.
  • The altercation began shortly after 3 p.m. in the exercise yard, according to a prison union representative.
  • Prison authorities confirmed the incident and opened an inquiry, stating the context and weapon type have not yet been determined.
  • The prison canceled the day's promenade after the violence, and staff described conditions as very tense in the afternoon.
  • Union officials report about 860 inmates for 420 places and frequent contraband arrivals, including ceramic knives that evade metal detectors and drone drops.