Tarbes

Tarbes, a city in the Hautes-Pyrénées department of France, is the location of two recent newsworthy events. Firstly, a 33-year-old soldier, on trial for domestic violence in the Tarbes courthouse, escaped during his trial. He fled after the announcement of the deliberation, while his children were present. He jumped over furniture and ran, exploiting a semi-open box without glass. A police investigation is underway for evasion and property damage. Secondly, a 20-year-old French soldier, Brigadier Alexandre Lanckbeen, serving with the 35th Parachute Artillery Regiment, died after being shot in the head during what local media described as a 'game' with other soldiers during a party. These incidents highlight issues of crime and military conduct in the Tarbes region.