Outburst of Hatred: 14-Year-Old Stabs Teacher in France

Thu Feb 05 2026 04:40:55 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

A 14-year-old boy admitted to stabbing his art teacher during class, citing 'too much hatred' as his motive. The incident raises concerns about safety in schools amid rising violence.

In a shocking incident in southern France, a 14-year-old boy stabbed his 60-year-old art teacher multiple times in front of fellow students. The student claimed he acted out of 'too much hatred' and had premeditated the attack. The teacher remains in serious condition while the school has been evacuated following the incident. Authorities note that there was no political or religious motivation involved, but the student expressed feelings of unfair treatment from disciplinary actions against him.

A 14-year-old student in France has admitted to stabbing his art teacher, revealing he was driven by 'too much hatred'. The attack occurred during a class session at La Guicharde school in Sanary-sur-Mer.

The teacher, aged 60, was stabbed three to four times in the chest and remains in serious condition following surgery, according to local officials. Prosecutor Raphaël Balland stated that the boy had premeditated the attack, having brought the knife from home with the intent to harm his teacher.

The assault took place in front of 22 students, prompting the school's immediate evacuation and cancellation of classes the following day. The student reportedly felt mistreated due to several disciplinary issues reported by the teacher, which he deemed unfair.

The boy expressed regret and felt more hatred towards himself rather than his victim. Authorities are set to decide on his pre-trial detention as legal proceedings unfold.

This incident highlights a troubling trend, as attacks on educators in French schools have surged in recent years. Education Minister Édouard Geffray condemned the attack as 'unacceptable' and acknowledged the ongoing struggle against rising violence in educational settings.

In a reflective moment, Geffray emphasized the need for collective effort involving families and community members to tackle underlying tensions contributing to such incidents.