French Student Detained After Threatening Teacher with Knife in Brive-la-Gaillarde School
The 17-year-old, who rolled a joint before the incident, was calmed by a supervisor and is now in custody as an investigation into the school threat continues.
- A 17-year-old student threatened his history-geography teacher with a kitchen knife during class at a private Catholic school in Brive-la-Gaillarde, France.
- The teacher instructed students to leave the classroom, and a school supervisor de-escalated the situation before the student was detained by police.
- An intrusion alert was triggered, and the school was placed on lockdown; classes resumed later with psychological support available for students and staff.
- The teacher, though unharmed, was transported to a hospital in shock, while the student remains in police custody as authorities investigate the incident.
- The event has intensified national discussions on school safety, weapon possession policies, and disciplinary measures for minors involved in violent acts.
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Le Journal du Dimanche 