French Teacher Killed in School Bag Check Attack

A 31-year-old teaching assistant was fatally stabbed by a 14- or 15-year-old student during a routine bag check outside Françoise Dolto secondary school in Nogent, eastern France. The student, who had no prior criminal record, was apprehended at the scene, and a police officer assisting with the check sustained minor injuries. The killing occurred amid heightened concerns over school violence, which led authorities to implement random bag searches in March; hundreds of knives have been confiscated since then. President Emmanuel Macron condemned the incident, calling it part of a 'senseless wave of violence,' and pledged government action. Education Minister Elisabeth Borne visited the school community, while union and political leaders called for stronger preventive measures. The tragedy has reignited debate on school safety and the effectiveness of current security policies.