A violent altercation amid a dispute over cats led to a stabbing in the Ovalie district of Montpellier on Sunday December 22. The victim, a 47-year-old man, received six stab wounds, but his life is not in danger.
An argument that turns into drama
The police were called urgently on Sunday afternoon for an assault reported in the Ovalie district. On site, the police discovered a seriously injured man with wounds to his neck, arms and back, caused by stab wounds.
According to a police source, the argument between the alleged attacker and the victim broke out over “a cat story”, without further details being given at this time.
Rapid intervention and arrest without incident
After stabbing his victim, the alleged attacker, a resident of the neighborhood, fled. Quickly identified thanks to initial testimonies, he was arrested a few hours later at his home, without incident. A search was conducted, but the knife used in the attack has not yet been found, according to authorities.
The victim out of danger
The victim was treated by emergency services and transported to the Lapeyronie University Hospital Center (CHU) in Montpellier. Despite the seriousness of the injuries, his vital prognosis is not engaged, said a police source.
An ongoing investigation
Investigations are continuing to clarify the precise circumstances of this violent altercation. The arrest of the alleged attacker and the first findings of the police could provide answers to the exact causes of this affair, which had a profound impact on the Ovalie district.
Source: Le Parisien
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