an investigation for aggravated violence opened after the attack on a security guard in a shopping center

A flagrant investigation for “aggravated violence” was opened by the Nanterre public prosecutor’s office after the attack on a security guard at the Les Quatre Temps shopping center in Paris-La Défense (Hauts-de-Seine), franceinfo learned on Friday March 25. at the prosecutor’s office. The assault occurred around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, the prosecution said. The investigation was entrusted to the Puteaux-La Défense police station. The victim is in serious condition and is not fit to be interviewed.

The security guard, aged 62, has worked in the center for about 30 years, according to the management of the shopping center which “deplores this terrible event”. She claims to work in “close link with the prefecture and the police” to find the aggressor and that a support and accompaniment line has been opened for all agents wishing to talk to psychologist consultants.

“Our center is a secure site. For several years now, we have developed significant and appropriate measures, in close collaboration with the authorities, to ensure the daily safety of its customers and employees, which we will further strengthen”, adds the direction. The video of the attack was shared on Twitter by presidential candidates, including Valérie Pécresse and Nicolas Dupont-Aignan.