An inmate of the Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone remand center (Hérault), near Montpellier, is suspected of having assaulted a supervisor on Monday, after returning from a walk, learned 20 minutes at the prosecutor’s office.
He is accused of having violently grabbed her by the neck. Several other prison officers had to intervene to release the suspect. An investigation has been opened.
Ufap Unsa Justice denounced the attack on Tuesday in a statement. According to the union, the “disturbed” behavior of the suspect was “reported many times” by the agents, but he would not, however, have been taken care of by an adequate cell. “Who should have explained if we had experienced a tragedy? asks the union.