14-Year-Old Student Stabs Teacher in Northeastern France, Teacher Stable

A 14-year-old student in Benfeld, northeastern France, stabbed his 66-year-old music teacher during class, causing facial injuries but leaving her in stable condition after hospital treatment. The student, who was arrested shortly after the attack, also inflicted wounds on himself and remains in critical condition. French Education Minister Élisabeth Borne revealed the suspect had a fascination with Nazi ideologies but was not previously known for violent behavior. The incident has intensified debates about school safety in France, following previous attacks including the 2020 murder of teacher Samuel Paty and a stabbing in June 2025. Local authorities described the event as isolated, and the school was evacuated as a precaution. Discussions continue about enhancing security measures, such as introducing security gates and bag checks, to protect students and staff.