The Aggression
The Mayor of Saint-Brieuc, Hervé Guihard, was attacked on the head in a bar in the city on Thursday morning, September 26, by a man with significant psychiatric issues who struck him with the handle of a knife before being apprehended and involuntarily hospitalized.
Details of the Assault
The assault happened just before 9 o’clock in the city center of the Côtes-d’Armor prefecture. The 44-year-old suspect, a local resident, first went to city hall to find the mayor’s whereabouts before entering the Bistrot de la Poste, where the mayor frequents. The suspect demanded to know the mayor’s location from the server, forewarning of an “attack.”
The Confrontation
During a meeting with his chief administrative officer, the mayor was approached by the suspect regarding alleged offenses committed during activist protests. The suspect then attacked the mayor with a knife, threatening to kill him repeatedly. Despite trying to defend himself, the mayor sustained multiple blows to the head and face.
Outcome and Legal Actions
After a struggle, the police intervened, utilizing an electroshock pistol to subdue the suspect. Following the incident, the suspect was deemed unfit for custody and was recommended for psychiatric care. The mayor received medical attention for his injuries, requiring a temporary break from work due to post-assault stress and a subcutaneous hematoma.
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