Teen in Reims Brutally Attacked with Hammer by Peers Over Online Dispute

A 15-year-old boy was assaulted by two 14-year-olds after a disagreement on Snapchat, leaving him unconscious and requiring medical attention.

A 15-year-old student in Reims was attacked with a hammer by two 14-year-olds outside his school on January 29, following a minor argument on Snapchat.
The victim lost consciousness due to the severity of the assault and was prescribed a 10-day medical leave for recovery.
A third teenager recorded the attack, and all three perpetrators admitted to their roles in the incident during questioning.
The attackers face charges including premeditated group violence with a weapon, and two of them have been placed in a closed educational facility under judicial supervision.
The incident highlights a troubling trend of violent assaults among minors in the area, with similar cases reported in recent months.