A secondary school in France has become the scene of a violent attack, leaving a teacher seriously wounded and a nation grappling with yet another security incident. The stabbing, which occurred in south-west France, is being treated by the country's anti-terror prosecutor as an act of 'terrorist aggression'.
Attack Unfolds at School Gates
The incident took place outside the school in the commune of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. According to reports, a man approached the teacher and stabbed him multiple times before fleeing the scene. The victim, who sustained serious injuries, was rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment.
Police Response and Attacker's Fate
French law enforcement launched an immediate manhunt for the suspect. The individual was located by police a short time later and was shot dead during the subsequent confrontation. Officials have confirmed that the alleged attacker is a man in his twenties who was already known to intelligence services for his radicalisation.
National Tensions and Official Reaction
This attack comes at a time of heightened tension in France concerning security and terrorism. French President Emmanuel Macron has been briefed on the situation. The country's education minister expressed solidarity with the teaching community, stating that the entire education system stands with the victim and his colleagues.
The investigation is now underway, led by France's anti-terrorism unit, to determine the precise motives and circumstances behind this alarming act of violence.
