violent brawl between prisoners at the prison of Saint-Martin-de-Ré

Electric atmosphere this Tuesday afternoon at the Saint-Martin-de-Ré remand center (Charente-Maritime). Around 5 p.m., a fight broke out in the middle of the promenade yard, near the barracks.

Four detainees clashed with hand-made weapons or a petanque ball. One of them was rushed to hospital. A second was also hospitalized in less serious condition. The last two were returned to prison last night.

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According to the FO Justice union contacted this Wednesday morning, it could be a gang war linked to a drug business. The recordings of the prison cameras are being studied to clarify this matter.

Several police vehicles, a helicopter, and fire engines were mobilized to the scene. The regional intervention and security teams (ERIS) proceeded in the evening to the reintegration of the detainees.


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