Boy, 14, stabbed art teacher because he had 'too much hatred', he tells police

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete February 4, 2026 at 05:44 PM
Boy, 14, stabbed art teacher because he had 'too much hatred', he tells police

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A 14-year-old boy in Sanary-sur-Mer, France, stabbed his art teacher at La Guicharde school on Tuesday, reportedly telling police he did so because he had "too much hatred." The 60-year-old teacher was stabbed three to four times in the chest in front of 22 students and remains in serious condition. The student, who premeditated the attack, said he was upset that the teacher had reported disciplinary incidents against him. Authorities stated there was no known religious or political motivation. The incident is one of several recent attacks in French schools, prompting the education minister to call the attack "unacceptable" and emphasize the need for collective action to de-escalate tensions. The student is awaiting a court appearance to determine pre-trial detention.

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