12-Year-Old Schoolgirl Attempts to Murder Teacher with Knife in French School

In a disturbing incident, a 12-year-old schoolgirl in Rennes, France, threatened her English teacher with a large knife during a class, marking a concerning trend in the country's education system. Prosecutors have initiated a criminal investigation into the attempted murder.

The incident unfolded at Hautes Ourmes junior high school, where the girl, born in 2011, entered the English class armed with a 17-centimeter knife, expressing an apparent intention to harm her teacher. The teacher managed to escape, and the girl was disarmed by school staff. Although no injuries were reported, the pupils were promptly relocated to ensure their safety.

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Rennes prosecutor Philippe Astruc revealed that the young girl underwent psychiatric examinations, leading to the conclusion that she was deemed "dangerous for herself," requiring specialized care. The prosecutor highlighted the dominance of a "psychological or psychiatric aspect" in the girl's actions.

The suspect, the eldest in a family of Mongolian origin residing in France since 2012, has raised concerns about the escalating tensions within French schools. This incident follows previous incidents, including the fatal stabbing of a teacher in Arras in October and recent disputes over classroom content.

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Education Minister Gabriel Attal expressed unequivocal support for the teacher and commended the "immense courage and composure" demonstrated by the school staff in responding to the threat.

The incident adds to the growing challenges faced by the French education system, prompting authorities to address the underlying issues contributing to such distressing occurrences.