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3mo ago

Sanary-Sur-Mer Classroom Stabbing: Teacher Stable After Surgery, 14-Year-Old in Custody

Prosecutors say the boy planned the attack over disciplinary notes recorded on the Pronote platform.

Des collégiens devant l'établissement La Guicharde à Sanary-sur-Mer (Var), le 3 février 2026, après l'agression d'une professeure.
Les secours sont intervenus juste après l'incident, aux alentours de 14h30. [Miguel MEDINA / AFP]
L'agression s'est produite au collège La Guicharde de Sanary-sur-Mer. [Miguel MEDINA / AFP]
L'élève est scolarisé à La Guicharde. [Miguel MEDINA / AFP]

Overview

  • The arts teacher, about 60 years old, was operated on in Toulon and reported in stable condition after being stabbed three to four times in front of 22 pupils, though her state remains a concern.
  • The 14-year-old was apprehended on campus without resistance and placed in custody on suspicion of attempted assassination, with authorities citing no religious or political motive at this stage.
  • During initial questioning, the minor admitted premeditation, said he took an Opinel knife from home that morning, described prior intent a week earlier, and expressed regret after the attack.
  • The Toulon prosecutor will seek to open a judicial investigation for attempted murder and request the boy’s pre-trial detention, with a court presentation expected Thursday.
  • Officials noted prior educational and social monitoring of the youth, including a 2025 assistance order, and a psychological support cell has been activated for students and staff at the collège.