Overview

• The incident took place around 17:30 on July 14 when a patient’s wife seized and hurled 10 to 15 knives at nursing staff in Jacques-Monod hospital’s gastroenterology ward.
• French National Police officers arrived with shields, handcuffed the assailant and escorted her into custody, ensuring no physical injuries occurred.
• Nurses and nursing assistants on duty reported severe psychological trauma and described lingering fear after the attack.
• Sud-Santé sociaux 76-27 has demanded that hospital leadership bolster staffing levels and establish permanent security measures to protect healthcare workers.
• Recent French legislation raises penalties for assaults on medical staff to up to five years in prison and €75,000 in fines while simplifying the reporting process.