The rescue operation had degenerated. Monday, in Lorient, a 33-year-old man was given a one-year suspended prison sentence for attacking the police called to help him, reports the newspaper West France.
On the evening of the events, about a year ago, this man had just slit his veins in order to end his life when firefighters and police intervened at his home. Very alcoholic, he then insulted and threatened them, before throwing knives in their direction. According to the daily, he will have to compensate them up to 400 euros each.