A couple attacked with a knife in a village, a story of settling scores with the attacker in question

A couple in their forties were attacked with a knife in the city center of the small village of Arles-sur-Tech (Pyrénées-Orientales) on Saturday November 9. The woman was transported in absolute emergency, the man in relative emergency. According to the first elements, it would be a story of settling scores.

A violent attack occurred in the village of Arles-sur-Tech (Pyrénées-Orientales) on Saturday November 9. At the end of the afternoon, a couple in their forties were attacked by a young man in the city center of the town of 2,800 inhabitants.

Firefighters were called around 5 p.m. to help a 41-year-old woman suffering from a knife wound on her back. She was transported to hospital in absolute emergency via helicopter. His vital prognosis is not in jeopardy.

His 46-year-old companion is said to have had his hand pierced by the bladed weapon, and was also taken to hospital in relative emergency.

According to initial information, this couple from Corsavy, a few kilometers away, came to meet the young man on Rue des Fêtes. He allegedly threatened him, and the individual grabbed a knife in self-defense according to the mayor.

“There were many police and emergency services in the village. indicates David Planas, the city councilor. “It's an unusual fact. I was shocked, knowing the attacked and the attacker. But I don't have all the elements.”

It was then that he allegedly violently attacked the couple. The investigation is heading towards a settling of scores. The man was taken into custody for aggravated violence.

This news item arouses consternation in Arles-sur-Tech, a village known for being quiet and peaceful. Some residents are said to be worried about the young attacker, apparently without any incident.

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