Overview
- The assault occurred around 8 a.m. during an office interview after a cellmate was found injured, with the detainee grabbing scissors from a desk and striking a supervisor in the neck multiple times, according to the prosecutor.
- All three officers received emergency care, the gravely wounded officer was hospitalized, and officials said none of the injuries are life‑threatening.
- The suspect, a 23‑year‑old French detainee with prior convictions and two 2025 sentences for violence against prison staff, has been placed in custody as investigators probe attempted homicide and repeated violence against public officials.
- Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin dispatched the prefect, voiced support for staff, announced a visit on Saturday, and proposed a prison numerus clausus alongside building 2,000–2,500 places per year in a forthcoming bill.
- Union groups point to chronic understaffing and overpopulation at Luynes—about 2,000 inmates for 1,200 places—and say they will block prison movements on Saturday morning; a camera reportedly recorded the attack.