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Pregnant RATP Agent and Colleague Attacked at Châtelet-Les-Halles

Two female RATP agents were hospitalized after an unprovoked assault during station closure; the perpetrator has been arrested, and an investigation is ongoing.

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Dans la station Châtelet, à Paris (photo d’illustration).

Overview

  • The incident occurred early Friday morning as the agents were closing Châtelet-Les-Halles station in Paris.
  • One agent, three months pregnant, was kicked in the abdomen and struck in the head, while her colleague was hit in the neck.
  • Both victims were hospitalized but are in stable condition and have filed complaints against their attacker.
  • The assailant was apprehended on-site by RATP's security team, and authorities are investigating the circumstances of the attack.
  • RATP condemned the violence, pledged support for the agents, and emphasized the severe penalties for assaulting transit employees.